Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 243 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 140 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 64 | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 23 | + 118% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 37 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 25 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 78 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 47 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 27 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (Mex$ 322) | Mex$ 263 | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (Mex$ 4.67) | Mex$ 33 | - 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 52% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (Mex$ 19,508) | Mex$ 18,980 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 12,696) | Mex$ 9,486 | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (Mex$ 3,355) | Mex$ 1,099 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (Mex$ 11,084) | Mex$ 11,669 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (Mex$ 2,559) | Mex$ 6,034 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,270) | Mex$ 850 | + 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,428) | Mex$ 404 | + 254% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (Mex$ 28,567) | Mex$ 7,503 | + 281% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,174) | Mex$ 2,437 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 115 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 109 | - | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 25% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 917 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 652 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (Mex$ 4,761) | Mex$ 1,593 | + 199% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,242 | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 4% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 333,695 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 500 Franc (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 518 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 84 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 199 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 580 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 76 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 55 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 58 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 32 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 231 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (Mex$ 495) | Mex$ 318 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 156 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 742 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (Mex$ 1,186) | Mex$ 741 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (Mex$ 222) | Mex$ 149 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 82 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 42 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 12,133 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.74 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 952) | Mex$ 909 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 67 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,421 prices entered by 1,076 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 16% more expensive than in Mexico
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