Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Japan
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| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (¥1,731) | ¥1,000 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (¥1,512) | ¥722 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (¥808) | ¥512 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (¥396) | ¥204 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (¥297) | ¥324 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (¥190) | ¥616 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (¥1,354) | ¥932 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (¥247) | ¥800 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (¥152) | ¥542 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (¥142) | ¥290 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (¥2,511) | ¥1,238 | + 103% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (¥36) | ¥237 | - 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (¥124) | ¥205 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (¥151,958) | ¥278,877 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (¥98,900) | ¥150,711 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (¥26,138) | ¥23,456 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 125,000 Franc (¥30,906) | ¥149,073 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 100,000 Franc (¥24,725) | ¥80,601 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (¥9,890) | ¥36,500 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (¥11,126) | ¥4,379 | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (¥222,524) | ¥52,721 | + 322% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (¥24,725) | ¥17,628 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (¥1,040) | ¥1,017 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,313 | - | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,007 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,278 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (¥37,087) | ¥9,959 | + 272% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,627 | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,740,140 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 850 Franc (¥210) | ¥170 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,951 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,154 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,551 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (¥1,731) | ¥5,499 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,340 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥842 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥750 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥225 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥233 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (¥494) | ¥3,251 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (¥3,856) | ¥4,367 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (¥1,447) | ¥3,572 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,524 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (¥9,235) | ¥6,047 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (¥1,731) | ¥901 | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (¥625) | ¥487 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (¥199) | ¥590 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥98,506 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (¥7,417) | ¥9,275 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥247) | ¥584 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 775 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 9% cheaper than in Japan
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