Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Japan
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (¥1,395) | ¥1,140 | + 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (¥1,219) | ¥728 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (¥652) | ¥418 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (¥319) | ¥210 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (¥239) | ¥275 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (¥153) | ¥668 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (¥1,092) | ¥1,129 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (¥199) | ¥710 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (¥123) | ¥393 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (¥115) | ¥255 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (¥2,024) | ¥1,985 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (¥29) | ¥206 | - 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (¥100) | ¥211 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (¥122,484) | ¥217,328 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (¥79,717) | ¥126,162 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (¥21,068) | ¥16,068 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (¥69,594) | ¥132,665 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (¥16,070) | ¥77,507 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (¥7,972) | ¥9,982 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (¥8,968) | ¥4,119 | + 118% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (¥179,364) | ¥42,816 | + 319% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (¥19,929) | ¥15,187 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (¥838) | ¥663 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,759 | - | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥7,849 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥3,745 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (¥29,894) | ¥8,707 | + 243% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥16,382 | - | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,749,320 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 500 Franc (¥100) | ¥144 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,441 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥700 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,350 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (¥1,395) | ¥5,760 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥2,342 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥937 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥540 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥142 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥247 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (¥399) | ¥2,858 | - 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (¥3,108) | ¥4,449 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (¥1,167) | ¥3,459 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (¥7,444) | ¥3,771 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (¥1,395) | ¥1,130 | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (¥504) | ¥520 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (¥161) | ¥517 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥56,570 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥49 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (¥5,979) | ¥9,121 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥199) | ¥554 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 608 prices entered by 88 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 14% cheaper than in Japan
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