Cost of living in Burundi compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Burundi | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ¥1,145 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (¥129) | ¥719 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (¥321) | ¥437 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (¥103) | ¥211 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,000 Franc (¥386) | ¥282 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,000 Franc (¥321) | ¥815 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (¥103) | ¥951 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (¥321) | ¥984 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,200 Franc (¥77) | ¥421 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Franc (¥129) | ¥268 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 Franc (¥1,929) | ¥1,770 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8,000 Franc (¥514) | ¥217 | + 137% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,000 Franc (¥129) | ¥225 | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 78% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Burundi | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (¥192,865) | ¥194,768 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Franc (¥96,433) | ¥126,641 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,178 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (¥192,865) | ¥142,258 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥80,836 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (¥6,429) | ¥13,643 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (¥25,715) | ¥3,988 | + 545% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 700,000 Franc (¥45,002) | ¥59,521 | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 Franc (¥22,501) | ¥17,809 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc (¥643) | ¥665 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,700 | - | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Burundi is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Burundi | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Franc (¥2,572) | ¥7,941 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (¥1,929) | ¥4,162 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (¥3,857) | ¥7,471 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150,000 Franc (¥9,643) | ¥15,388 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Burundi | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,576,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,500 Franc (¥161) | ¥161 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48,000 Franc (¥3,086) | ¥16,725 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Burundi | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Franc (¥386) | ¥1,370 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,955 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,523 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥2,205 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (¥386) | ¥648 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (¥1,607) | ¥409 | + 293% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,000 Franc (¥321) | ¥143 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (¥161) | ¥184 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (¥643) | ¥3,583 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 36% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Burundi | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,280 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,593 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥6,242 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (¥643) | ¥1,034 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (¥321) | ¥533 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (¥129) | ¥526 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,872 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (¥8) | ¥41 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (¥4,500) | ¥11,178 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (¥643) | ¥554 | + 16% | |
| 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 635 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Burundi is 15% cheaper than in Japan
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