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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 (¥597) | ¥1,034 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (¥122) | ¥720 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (¥305) | ¥464 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (¥73) | ¥200 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc (¥293) | ¥271 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc (¥153) | ¥640 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (¥98) | ¥915 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (¥305) | ¥613 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (¥61) | ¥420 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (¥73) | ¥267 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Franc (¥1,527) | ¥1,604 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 600 Franc (¥37) | ¥209 | - 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,200 Franc (¥73) | ¥200 | - 63% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 6% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700,000 Franc (¥42,753) | ¥256,284 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ¥116,029 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥23,252 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 302,730 Franc (¥18,489) | ¥120,733 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ¥82,119 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (¥6,108) | ¥11,573 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (¥24,430) | ¥4,112 | + 494% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (¥12,215) | ¥63,696 | - 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,934 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (¥1,832) | ¥730 | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,567 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥5,970 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥3,940 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,357 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,795 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,848,210 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,250 Franc (¥137) | ¥147 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥12,471 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 63% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,279 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,179 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,268 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥643 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,750 Franc (¥1,145) | ¥726 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (¥1,527) | ¥490 | + 211% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,900 Franc (¥605) | ¥144 | + 321% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,000 Franc (¥611) | ¥208 | + 194% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (¥611) | ¥2,754 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,233 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,266 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥10,578 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥8,596 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (¥611) | ¥947 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (¥305) | ¥488 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (¥122) | ¥533 | - 77% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥56,871 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (¥7) | ¥57 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (¥4,275) | ¥9,818 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (¥611) | ¥464 | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,622 prices entered by 299 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 18% cheaper than in Japan
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