Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,470 Franc (Mex$ 347) | Mex$ 225 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 121 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 54 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,374 Franc (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 21 | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 35 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 23 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 70 | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 41 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 24 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 24 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (Mex$ 372) | Mex$ 230 | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (Mex$ 5.38) | Mex$ 30 | - 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 225 Franc (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 20 | - 60% | |
| Housing | + 83% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 83% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (Mex$ 22,501) | Mex$ 19,055 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 14,645) | Mex$ 8,587 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (Mex$ 3,870) | Mex$ 956 | + 305% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (Mex$ 12,785) | Mex$ 10,060 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (Mex$ 2,952) | Mex$ 5,168 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,464) | Mex$ 676 | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,648) | Mex$ 382 | + 331% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (Mex$ 32,950) | Mex$ 6,581 | + 401% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,661) | Mex$ 2,065 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (Mex$ 154) | Mex$ 99 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 92 | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 848 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 665 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (Mex$ 5,492) | Mex$ 1,518 | + 262% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,124 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 360,069 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 500 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 19 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 554 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 74 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 200 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 551 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 81 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 49 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 56 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 31 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 28 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 366) | Mex$ 184 | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 27% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (Mex$ 571) | Mex$ 293 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 149 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 883 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (Mex$ 1,367) | Mex$ 683 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 123 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 71 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 40 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,102 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,098) | Mex$ 967 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 62 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,491 prices entered by 1,230 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2021.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 33% more expensive than in Mexico
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