Cost of living in Burundi compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ¥981 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (¥111) | ¥700 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (¥278) | ¥414 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (¥67) | ¥205 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc (¥267) | ¥251 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc (¥139) | ¥655 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (¥89) | ¥964 | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (¥278) | ¥741 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (¥56) | ¥391 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (¥67) | ¥300 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Franc (¥1,391) | ¥1,420 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Franc (¥33) | ¥178 | - 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,200 Franc (¥67) | ¥217 | - 69% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 65% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥299,320 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥164,446 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,056 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (¥166,879) | ¥150,152 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥78,123 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (¥5,563) | ¥11,902 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (¥22,251) | ¥4,118 | + 440% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥70,060 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥12,705 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (¥1,669) | ¥794 | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,406 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥7,319 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,417 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,375 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,139 | - | |
| 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 | - | ¥2,627,120 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,250 Franc (¥125) | ¥135 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,272 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 51% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,148 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,229 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,176 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥803 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,750 Franc (¥1,043) | ¥611 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (¥1,391) | ¥528 | + 163% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,900 Franc (¥551) | ¥152 | + 262% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,000 Franc (¥556) | ¥258 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (¥556) | ¥3,156 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 42% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥3,672 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,638 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥6,066 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (¥556) | ¥1,131 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (¥278) | ¥435 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (¥111) | ¥548 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥55,862 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (¥7) | ¥53 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (¥3,894) | ¥9,625 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (¥556) | ¥530 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 864 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Burundi is about the same as in Japan
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