Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,470 Franc (¥1,731) | ¥1,030 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (¥1,118) | ¥723 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (¥598) | ¥464 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,374 Franc (¥251) | ¥214 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,192 Franc (¥1,498) | ¥284 | + 427% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (¥141) | ¥501 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (¥1,001) | ¥1,191 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,769 Franc (¥323) | ¥734 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (¥112) | ¥385 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (¥91) | ¥257 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (¥1,856) | ¥1,788 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 946 Franc (¥173) | ¥217 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 785 Franc (¥143) | ¥244 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (¥112,344) | ¥229,251 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (¥73,117) | ¥119,039 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (¥19,324) | ¥14,600 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (¥63,833) | ¥136,696 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (¥14,740) | ¥114,972 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (¥7,312) | ¥10,415 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (¥8,226) | ¥3,500 | + 135% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (¥164,514) | ¥40,095 | + 310% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (¥18,279) | ¥10,420 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (¥769) | ¥803 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,906 | - | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥5,921 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,587 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (¥27,419) | ¥8,447 | + 225% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,915 | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,936,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (¥119) | ¥143 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,719 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,375 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥807 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (¥1,280) | ¥8,290 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥543 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥696 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥558 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥186 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥229 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (¥1,828) | ¥2,634 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (¥2,851) | ¥3,927 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (¥1,070) | ¥3,170 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥10,399 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (¥6,828) | ¥7,477 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (¥1,280) | ¥1,286 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (¥462) | ¥495 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (¥147) | ¥522 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,253 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (¥5,484) | ¥8,663 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥183) | ¥480 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,272 prices entered by 206 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 12% cheaper than in Japan
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