Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Indonesia
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Food | + 35% | |||
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Food in Burkina Faso is 35% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Burkina Faso | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (Rp 180,279) | Rp 55,068 | + 227% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (Rp 157,496) | Rp 58,183 | + 171% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (Rp 84,196) | Rp 31,308 | + 169% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (Rp 41,207) | Rp 23,300 | + 77% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (Rp 30,905) | Rp 30,367 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (Rp 19,811) | Rp 14,479 | + 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (Rp 141,053) | Rp 67,619 | + 109% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (Rp 25,754) | Rp 46,085 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (Rp 15,849) | Rp 20,806 | - 24% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (Rp 14,809) | Rp 34,093 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (Rp 261,502) | Rp 344,694 | - 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (Rp 3,786) | Rp 18,823 | - 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (Rp 12,877) | Rp 14,432 | - 11% | |
Housing | + 25% | |||
Housing in Burkina Faso is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Burkina Faso | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (Rp 15,828,341) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 22% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Rp 10,301,640) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 12% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (Rp 2,722,569) | Rp 2,034,370 | + 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350,000 Franc (Rp 9,013,935) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 100,000 Franc (Rp 2,575,410) | Rp 4,597,950 | - 44% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Rp 1,030,164) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (Rp 1,158,934) | Rp 378,883 | + 206% | |
40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (Rp 23,178,690) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 623% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (Rp 2,575,410) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (Rp 108,307) | Rp 91,402 | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 80,207 | - | |
Clothes | + 19% | |||
Clothes in Burkina Faso is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Burkina Faso | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 759,724 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 458,661 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (Rp 3,863,115) | Rp 1,371,230 | + 182% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,296,520 | - | |
Transportation | + 10% | |||
Transportation in Burkina Faso is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Burkina Faso | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 504,781,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 850 Franc (Rp 21,891) | Rp 12,334 | + 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 199,904 | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Burkina Faso | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 22,456 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 96,147 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (Rp 180,279) | Rp 275,446 | - 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 66,604 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 26,592 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 33,023 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 27,953 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 12,305 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Rp 51,508) | Rp 84,361 | - 39% | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Burkina Faso | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (Rp 401,625) | Rp 261,890 | + 53% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (Rp 150,766) | Rp 104,570 | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (Rp 961,952) | Rp 379,769 | + 153% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (Rp 180,279) | Rp 149,637 | + 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (Rp 65,151) | Rp 38,584 | + 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (Rp 20,756) | Rp 50,891 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Rp 772,623) | Rp 433,566 | + 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 25,754) | Rp 42,633 | - 40% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia
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