Cost of living in Burundi compared to Indonesia
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| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Burundi | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Rp 61,205 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 14,460) | Rp 50,520 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (Rp 36,150) | Rp 29,046 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (Rp 11,568) | Rp 20,601 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,000 Franc (Rp 43,380) | Rp 23,048 | + 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,000 Franc (Rp 36,150) | Rp 14,630 | + 147% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (Rp 11,568) | Rp 66,405 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (Rp 36,150) | Rp 43,134 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,200 Franc (Rp 8,676) | Rp 18,263 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Franc (Rp 14,460) | Rp 34,771 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 Franc (Rp 216,899) | Rp 406,659 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8,000 Franc (Rp 57,840) | Rp 17,291 | + 235% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,000 Franc (Rp 14,460) | Rp 16,247 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 207% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 207% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Burundi | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (Rp 21,689,919) | Rp 11,852,300 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Franc (Rp 10,844,959) | Rp 6,870,050 | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 801,210 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (Rp 21,689,919) | Rp 6,489,080 | + 234% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,134,800 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (Rp 722,997) | Rp 505,106 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (Rp 2,891,989) | Rp 237,062 | + 1120% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 700,000 Franc (Rp 5,060,981) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 Franc (Rp 2,530,491) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 72,300) | Rp 57,323 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 95,242 | - | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Burundi is 50% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Burundi | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 289,199) | Rp 648,513 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 216,899) | Rp 480,172 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (Rp 433,798) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150,000 Franc (Rp 1,084,496) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Burundi | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 458,595,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,500 Franc (Rp 18,075) | Rp 8,601 | + 110% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48,000 Franc (Rp 347,039) | Rp 419,026 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 65% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Burundi | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Franc (Rp 43,380) | Rp 22,598 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 89,583 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 204,790 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 108,192 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (Rp 43,380) | Rp 22,334 | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (Rp 180,749) | Rp 30,094 | + 501% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,000 Franc (Rp 36,150) | Rp 22,886 | + 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (Rp 18,075) | Rp 11,284 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Rp 72,300) | Rp 59,008 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Burundi | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 261,585 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 99,216 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 573,242 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (Rp 72,300) | Rp 159,890 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Rp 36,150) | Rp 37,239 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 14,460) | Rp 65,361 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (Rp 868) | Rp 1,849 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (Rp 506,098) | Rp 509,555 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (Rp 72,300) | Rp 32,683 | + 121% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 477 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 53% more expensive than in Indonesia
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