- Cost of Living
- Burkina Faso
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 104% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,462 Franc (Rp 238,674) | Rp 66,106 | + 261% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (Rp 154,265) | Rp 50,634 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (Rp 82,468) | Rp 30,568 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,242 Franc (Rp 31,338) | Rp 19,074 | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,192 Franc (Rp 206,656) | Rp 24,685 | + 737% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (Rp 19,404) | Rp 16,247 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (Rp 138,159) | Rp 66,045 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,769 Franc (Rp 44,630) | Rp 37,044 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (Rp 15,523) | Rp 18,542 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 692 Franc (Rp 17,464) | Rp 32,310 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (Rp 256,136) | Rp 368,198 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 946 Franc (Rp 23,867) | Rp 19,117 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 785 Franc (Rp 19,792) | Rp 16,216 | + 22% | |
| Housing | + 44% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 44% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 450,000 Franc (Rp 11,351,548) | Rp 12,242,600 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Franc (Rp 10,090,265) | Rp 9,677,710 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (Rp 2,666,706) | Rp 910,541 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 349,206 Franc (Rp 8,808,953) | Rp 8,553,620 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,635 Franc (Rp 2,034,069) | Rp 4,943,740 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Rp 1,009,027) | Rp 619,505 | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (Rp 1,135,155) | Rp 287,299 | + 295% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 900,000 Franc (Rp 22,703,096) | Rp 4,810,710 | + 372% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (Rp 2,522,566) | Rp 1,787,010 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (Rp 88,290) | Rp 58,356 | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 56,285 | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 615,926 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Rp 397,678 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (Rp 3,783,849) | Rp 985,125 | + 284% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 811,453 | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 469,436,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 700 Franc (Rp 17,658) | Rp 8,898 | + 98% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 381,291 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 3% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 24,249 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 88,999 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (Rp 176,580) | Rp 343,185 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,191 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 23,113 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 34,430 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 14,080 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 13,066 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Rp 252,257) | Rp 92,997 | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (Rp 630,642) | Rp 216,823 | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,500 Franc (Rp 189,192) | Rp 100,274 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 375,594 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,000 Franc (Rp 882,898) | Rp 505,534 | + 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (Rp 176,580) | Rp 133,066 | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (Rp 75,677) | Rp 46,363 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 900 Franc (Rp 22,703) | Rp 56,412 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,752,910 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,617 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Rp 756,770) | Rp 565,576 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 24,489 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,839 prices entered by 348 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 45% more expensive than in Indonesia
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