Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Indonesia
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| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (Rp 172,082) | Rp 44,863 | + 284% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (Rp 150,335) | Rp 54,330 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (Rp 80,368) | Rp 27,591 | + 191% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (Rp 39,333) | Rp 19,917 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (Rp 29,500) | Rp 25,297 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (Rp 18,910) | Rp 18,627 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (Rp 134,640) | Rp 55,732 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,583) | Rp 43,429 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (Rp 15,128) | Rp 21,967 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (Rp 14,135) | Rp 34,412 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (Rp 249,612) | Rp 337,317 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (Rp 3,614) | Rp 22,207 | - 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (Rp 12,292) | Rp 17,971 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 35% 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 15,108,670) | Rp 17,957,200 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Rp 9,833,253) | Rp 9,443,920 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (Rp 2,598,781) | Rp 528,780 | + 391% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (Rp 8,584,577) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (Rp 1,982,258) | Rp 4,054,970 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Rp 983,325) | Rp 1,282,180 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (Rp 1,106,241) | Rp 410,662 | + 169% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (Rp 22,124,818) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 445% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (Rp 2,458,313) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (Rp 103,382) | Rp 56,742 | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 77,300 | - | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 624,572 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 443,680 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (Rp 3,687,470) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 204% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,298,040 | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 535,705,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 850 Franc (Rp 20,896) | Rp 12,273 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 150,291 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 36,367 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 60,467 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (Rp 172,082) | Rp 351,050 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 130,123 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 21,655 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 34,558 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 30,035 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 15,580 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Rp 49,166) | Rp 88,350 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (Rp 383,364) | Rp 216,012 | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (Rp 143,911) | Rp 104,481 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (Rp 918,214) | Rp 383,761 | + 139% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (Rp 172,082) | Rp 162,937 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (Rp 62,189) | Rp 36,298 | + 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (Rp 19,813) | Rp 40,791 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Rp 737,494) | Rp 496,553 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,583) | Rp 35,528 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 616 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia
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