- Cost of Living
- Burundi
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Burundi compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,769 Franc (¥622) | ¥1,054 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (¥127) | ¥698 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (¥318) | ¥436 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (¥76) | ¥205 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc (¥306) | ¥285 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc (¥159) | ¥777 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (¥102) | ¥910 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (¥318) | ¥697 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (¥64) | ¥414 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (¥76) | ¥265 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Franc (¥1,591) | ¥1,538 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 600 Franc (¥38) | ¥203 | - 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,200 Franc (¥76) | ¥198 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 12% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700,000 Franc (¥44,558) | ¥231,808 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ¥125,591 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,159 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 302,730 Franc (¥19,270) | ¥113,754 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ¥74,885 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (¥6,365) | ¥12,611 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (¥25,462) | ¥4,134 | + 516% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (¥12,731) | ¥55,558 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,830 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (¥1,910) | ¥693 | + 176% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,827 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,829 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,215 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,321 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,972 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is 1% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,590,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,150 Franc (¥137) | ¥145 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,257 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Burundi is in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,622 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥707 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥455 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ¥137 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥217 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,939 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,035 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,358 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,964 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥7,899 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (¥637) | ¥880 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (¥318) | ¥491 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (¥127) | ¥560 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (¥8) | ¥56 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (¥4,456) | ¥10,296 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (¥637) | ¥468 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,821 prices entered by 319 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 21% cheaper than in Japan
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