Cost of living in Burundi compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 35% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Rp 48,150 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 14,537) | Rp 54,894 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (Rp 36,343) | Rp 30,099 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (Rp 8,722) | Rp 20,570 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc (Rp 34,889) | Rp 25,479 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc (Rp 18,171) | Rp 16,222 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (Rp 11,630) | Rp 59,701 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (Rp 36,343) | Rp 37,956 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 7,269) | Rp 19,374 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (Rp 8,722) | Rp 34,923 | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Franc (Rp 181,713) | Rp 356,233 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Franc (Rp 4,361) | Rp 19,537 | - 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,200 Franc (Rp 8,722) | Rp 19,724 | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 119% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 17,274,900 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 10,375,400 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 1,245,580 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (Rp 21,805,505) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 230% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,901,590 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (Rp 726,850) | Rp 813,523 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (Rp 2,907,401) | Rp 354,270 | + 721% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,471,440 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 2,299,770 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 218,055) | Rp 60,481 | + 261% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 67,068 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 655,630 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 423,397 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,205,370 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,178,320 | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 479,902,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,250 Franc (Rp 16,354) | Rp 8,988 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 237,123 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 142% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 142% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 23,300 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 87,183 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 254,843 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 49,080 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,750 Franc (Rp 136,284) | Rp 19,454 | + 601% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (Rp 181,713) | Rp 36,205 | + 402% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,900 Franc (Rp 71,958) | Rp 18,007 | + 300% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,000 Franc (Rp 72,685) | Rp 11,130 | + 553% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Rp 72,685) | Rp 86,706 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 166,095 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,958 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 520,784 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 388,033 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (Rp 72,685) | Rp 111,803 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Rp 36,343) | Rp 35,619 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 14,537) | Rp 47,498 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 9,239,130 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (Rp 872) | Rp 1,799 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (Rp 508,795) | Rp 579,157 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (Rp 72,685) | Rp 28,887 | + 152% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 941 prices entered by 98 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Burundi is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia
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