Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Japan
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| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (¥1,734) | ¥1,031 | + 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (¥1,515) | ¥790 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (¥810) | ¥518 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (¥396) | ¥219 | + 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (¥297) | ¥311 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (¥191) | ¥564 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (¥1,356) | ¥1,287 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (¥248) | ¥611 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (¥152) | ¥399 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (¥142) | ¥307 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (¥2,515) | ¥1,249 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (¥36) | ¥203 | - 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (¥124) | ¥177 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (¥152,213) | ¥358,144 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (¥99,066) | ¥174,960 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (¥26,182) | ¥20,112 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350,000 Franc (¥86,682) | ¥167,408 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 100,000 Franc (¥24,766) | ¥104,544 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (¥9,907) | ¥13,280 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (¥11,145) | ¥4,420 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (¥222,898) | ¥61,842 | + 260% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (¥24,766) | ¥10,283 | + 141% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (¥1,042) | ¥1,221 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,831 | - | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 22% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥8,396 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,233 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (¥37,150) | ¥9,250 | + 302% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,490 | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,997,270 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 850 Franc (¥211) | ¥169 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥8,633 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,575 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,993 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (¥1,734) | ¥6,000 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,337 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥948 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥622 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥224 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥204 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (¥495) | ¥4,086 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (¥3,862) | ¥5,113 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (¥1,450) | ¥3,854 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,839 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (¥9,251) | ¥7,916 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (¥1,734) | ¥1,898 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (¥627) | ¥526 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (¥200) | ¥631 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥35,175 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (¥7,430) | ¥9,541 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (¥248) | ¥578 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 786 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2024.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 11% cheaper than in Japan
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