- Cost of Living
- Burkina Faso
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,462 Franc (¥1,836) | ¥1,054 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (¥1,187) | ¥698 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (¥635) | ¥436 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,242 Franc (¥241) | ¥205 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,192 Franc (¥1,590) | ¥285 | + 457% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (¥149) | ¥777 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (¥1,063) | ¥910 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,769 Franc (¥343) | ¥697 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (¥119) | ¥414 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 692 Franc (¥134) | ¥265 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (¥1,971) | ¥1,538 | + 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 946 Franc (¥184) | ¥203 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 785 Franc (¥152) | ¥198 | - 23% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 450,000 Franc (¥87,344) | ¥231,808 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Franc (¥77,639) | ¥125,591 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (¥20,519) | ¥21,159 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 349,206 Franc (¥67,780) | ¥113,754 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,635 Franc (¥15,651) | ¥74,885 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (¥7,764) | ¥12,611 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (¥8,734) | ¥4,134 | + 111% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 900,000 Franc (¥174,688) | ¥55,558 | + 214% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (¥19,410) | ¥16,830 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (¥679) | ¥693 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,827 | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,829 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,215 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (¥29,115) | ¥8,321 | + 250% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,972 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 1% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,590,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 700 Franc (¥136) | ¥145 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,257 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (¥1,359) | ¥3,622 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥707 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥455 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥137 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥217 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (¥1,941) | ¥2,939 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (¥4,852) | ¥4,035 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,500 Franc (¥1,456) | ¥3,358 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,964 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,000 Franc (¥6,793) | ¥7,899 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (¥1,359) | ¥880 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (¥582) | ¥491 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 900 Franc (¥175) | ¥560 | - 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (¥5,823) | ¥10,296 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥468 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,837 prices entered by 318 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 8% cheaper than in Japan
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