Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Japan
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| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (¥1,516) | ¥1,510 | + 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (¥1,324) | ¥777 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (¥708) | ¥442 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (¥346) | ¥210 | + 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (¥260) | ¥332 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (¥167) | ¥626 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (¥1,186) | ¥855 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (¥217) | ¥1,035 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (¥133) | ¥461 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (¥125) | ¥271 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (¥2,199) | ¥1,299 | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (¥32) | ¥205 | - 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (¥108) | ¥227 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (¥133,091) | ¥218,917 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (¥86,620) | ¥128,457 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (¥22,892) | ¥27,749 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (¥75,621) | ¥187,909 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (¥17,462) | ¥76,748 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (¥8,662) | ¥19,268 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (¥9,745) | ¥4,419 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (¥194,896) | ¥43,152 | + 352% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (¥21,655) | ¥17,240 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (¥911) | ¥1,196 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥3,024 | - | |
| 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) | - | ¥6,406 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥3,885 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (¥32,483) | ¥8,497 | + 282% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥10,842 | - | |
| 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 | - | ¥3,145,430 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 500 Franc (¥108) | ¥167 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥13,986 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,137 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,967 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (¥1,516) | ¥4,294 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥677 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥635 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥529 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥195 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥192 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (¥433) | ¥3,899 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (¥3,377) | ¥3,808 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (¥1,268) | ¥3,606 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥9,510 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (¥8,088) | ¥6,842 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (¥1,516) | ¥1,086 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (¥548) | ¥566 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (¥175) | ¥564 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥106,060 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (¥6,497) | ¥12,147 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥217) | ¥600 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 801 prices entered by 89 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 15% cheaper than in Japan
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