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Cost of living in Burundi compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 32% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,769 Franc (Rp 75,174) | Rp 69,652 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 15,390) | Rp 49,012 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (Rp 38,475) | Rp 30,274 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (Rp 9,234) | Rp 19,307 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc (Rp 36,936) | Rp 22,930 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc (Rp 19,237) | Rp 15,178 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (Rp 12,312) | Rp 70,887 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (Rp 38,475) | Rp 40,336 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 7,695) | Rp 20,381 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (Rp 9,234) | Rp 31,061 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Franc (Rp 192,374) | Rp 452,082 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 600 Franc (Rp 4,617) | Rp 18,202 | - 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,200 Franc (Rp 9,234) | Rp 15,610 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 68% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700,000 Franc (Rp 5,386,481) | Rp 15,003,400 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Rp 9,455,050 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 994,014 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 302,730 Franc (Rp 2,329,499) | Rp 8,961,230 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Rp 5,804,040 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (Rp 769,497) | Rp 678,231 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (Rp 3,077,989) | Rp 247,500 | + 1144% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (Rp 1,538,995) | Rp 4,430,410 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,785,720 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 230,849) | Rp 62,053 | + 272% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 64,195 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 693,255 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Rp 435,770 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 995,985 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,451,840 | - | |
| 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 495,764,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,250 Franc (Rp 17,314) | Rp 9,223 | + 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 422,608 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 160% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 160% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 30,248 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 91,743 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 388,150 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 43,144 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,750 Franc (Rp 144,281) | Rp 23,875 | + 504% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (Rp 192,374) | Rp 38,277 | + 403% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,900 Franc (Rp 76,180) | Rp 15,996 | + 376% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,000 Franc (Rp 76,950) | Rp 14,884 | + 417% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Rp 76,950) | Rp 99,259 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 217,146 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 99,435 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 964,594 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 528,401 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (Rp 76,950) | Rp 120,406 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Rp 38,475) | Rp 48,425 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 15,390) | Rp 60,307 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,739,780 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (Rp 923) | Rp 1,651 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (Rp 538,648) | Rp 783,577 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (Rp 76,950) | Rp 25,084 | + 207% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,215 prices entered by 297 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia
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