Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,470 Franc (¥1,806) | ¥954 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (¥1,166) | ¥699 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (¥623) | ¥444 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,374 Franc (¥262) | ¥200 | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (¥229) | ¥253 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (¥147) | ¥622 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (¥1,044) | ¥903 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (¥191) | ¥771 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (¥117) | ¥384 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (¥110) | ¥306 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (¥1,936) | ¥1,331 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (¥28) | ¥199 | - 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 225 Franc (¥43) | ¥226 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (¥117,197) | ¥268,095 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (¥76,276) | ¥150,794 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (¥20,159) | ¥23,880 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (¥66,590) | ¥140,127 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (¥15,376) | ¥77,433 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (¥7,628) | ¥12,855 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (¥8,581) | ¥4,197 | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (¥171,620) | ¥63,991 | + 168% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (¥19,069) | ¥10,809 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (¥802) | ¥901 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,418 | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,941 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,416 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (¥28,603) | ¥8,088 | + 254% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,131 | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,676,280 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (¥124) | ¥136 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,384 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,225 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,626 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (¥1,335) | ¥6,148 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥812 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥655 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥501 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥170 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥229 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (¥1,907) | ¥2,983 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (¥2,974) | ¥3,633 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (¥1,116) | ¥3,657 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (¥7,123) | ¥6,422 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (¥1,335) | ¥1,122 | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (¥482) | ¥445 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (¥154) | ¥556 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥52,544 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥40 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (¥5,721) | ¥9,497 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥191) | ¥525 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 854 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 19% cheaper than in Japan
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