- Cost of Living
- Burundi
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Burundi compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,769 Franc (Rp 79,454) | Rp 64,060 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 16,266) | Rp 50,221 | - 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (Rp 40,665) | Rp 31,397 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (Rp 9,760) | Rp 18,967 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc (Rp 39,039) | Rp 22,704 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc (Rp 20,333) | Rp 15,321 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (Rp 13,013) | Rp 67,443 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (Rp 40,665) | Rp 37,831 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 8,133) | Rp 18,389 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (Rp 9,760) | Rp 32,050 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Franc (Rp 203,327) | Rp 363,342 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 600 Franc (Rp 4,880) | Rp 19,021 | - 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,200 Franc (Rp 9,760) | Rp 15,904 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 85% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 85% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700,000 Franc (Rp 5,693,164) | Rp 11,979,100 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Rp 8,842,230 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 899,203 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 302,730 Franc (Rp 2,462,131) | Rp 8,255,600 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Rp 4,645,870 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (Rp 813,309) | Rp 630,805 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (Rp 3,253,237) | Rp 244,903 | + 1228% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (Rp 1,626,618) | Rp 4,604,060 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,766,010 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 243,993) | Rp 60,823 | + 301% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 59,495 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 612,994 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Rp 416,812 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 974,726 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 821,580 | - | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 470,268,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,150 Franc (Rp 17,486) | Rp 8,713 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 376,741 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Burundi is in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 25,888 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 86,121 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 362,813 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,322 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 23,501 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 33,880 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 15,234 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 13,078 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 92,813 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 207,987 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 98,924 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 390,835 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 480,517 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (Rp 81,331) | Rp 125,911 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Rp 40,665) | Rp 46,550 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 16,266) | Rp 57,305 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 8,006,060 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (Rp 976) | Rp 1,764 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (Rp 569,316) | Rp 536,205 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (Rp 81,331) | Rp 24,432 | + 233% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,787 prices entered by 329 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia
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