Cost of living in Burundi compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ¥1,001 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (¥113) | ¥722 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (¥283) | ¥446 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (¥68) | ¥214 | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc (¥271) | ¥289 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc (¥141) | ¥501 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (¥90) | ¥1,246 | - 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (¥283) | ¥640 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (¥57) | ¥381 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (¥68) | ¥260 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Franc (¥1,413) | ¥1,652 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Franc (¥34) | ¥221 | - 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,200 Franc (¥68) | ¥277 | - 75% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 38% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (¥39,551) | ¥182,340 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥121,270 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥15,948 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (¥169,505) | ¥127,445 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥86,552 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (¥5,650) | ¥11,000 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (¥22,601) | ¥3,835 | + 489% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (¥11,300) | ¥39,892 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,465 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (¥1,695) | ¥749 | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,162 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,528 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,644 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥7,685 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,013 | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi 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 | 2,250 Franc (¥127) | ¥142 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,348 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 52% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,406 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥8,740 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,750 Franc (¥1,059) | ¥669 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (¥1,413) | ¥525 | + 169% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,900 Franc (¥559) | ¥206 | + 172% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,000 Franc (¥565) | ¥238 | + 137% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (¥565) | ¥2,654 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 33% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥3,275 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,323 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥5,924 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (¥565) | ¥806 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (¥283) | ¥520 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (¥113) | ¥510 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,822 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (¥7) | ¥26 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (¥3,955) | ¥8,220 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (¥565) | ¥491 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,096 prices entered by 171 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 6% cheaper than in Japan
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