Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 19% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 292 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 158 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 72 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 27 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 48 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 27 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 93 | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 50 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 34 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 30 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 281 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (Mex$ 4.20) | Mex$ 35 | - 88% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 25 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 9% 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$ 17,543) | Mex$ 20,392 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 11,418) | Mex$ 10,207 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (Mex$ 3,017) | Mex$ 1,140 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 125,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,568) | Mex$ 13,229 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,854) | Mex$ 7,486 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,142) | Mex$ 844 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,284) | Mex$ 418 | + 208% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (Mex$ 25,689) | Mex$ 6,282 | + 309% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,854) | Mex$ 2,604 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 114 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 118 | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 1,009 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 708 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (Mex$ 4,282) | Mex$ 1,753 | + 144% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,318 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 364,078 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 850 Franc (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 23 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 648 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 98 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 233 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 617 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 82 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 57 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 71 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 34 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 32 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 241 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (Mex$ 445) | Mex$ 356 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (Mex$ 167) | Mex$ 163 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 782 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (Mex$ 1,066) | Mex$ 811 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 170 | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 82 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 48 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 12,061 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 856) | Mex$ 962 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 82 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,171 prices entered by 882 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is about the same as in Mexico
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