- Cost of Living
- Burkina Faso
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 131% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 131% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,462 Franc (Mex$ 332) | Mex$ 119 | + 178% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 94 | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 66 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,242 Franc (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 19 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,192 Franc (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 31 | + 843% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 62 | + 210% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,769 Franc (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 38 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 692 Franc (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (Mex$ 357) | Mex$ 223 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 946 Franc (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 25 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 785 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 20 | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 450,000 Franc (Mex$ 15,807) | Mex$ 19,574 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 14,051) | Mex$ 10,195 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (Mex$ 3,713) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 349,206 Franc (Mex$ 12,267) | Mex$ 11,938 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,635 Franc (Mex$ 2,832) | Mex$ 6,753 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,405) | Mex$ 1,354 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,581) | Mex$ 381 | + 314% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 900,000 Franc (Mex$ 31,614) | Mex$ 8,039 | + 293% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,513) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (Mex$ 123) | Mex$ 105 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 87 | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 26% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 811 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 667 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (Mex$ 5,269) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 254% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,283 | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 313,588 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 700 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 464 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 3% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 75 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 189 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 548 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 70 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 48 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 54 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 27 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 351) | Mex$ 124 | + 183% | |
| Entertainment | + 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 43% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 878) | Mex$ 378 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,500 Franc (Mex$ 263) | Mex$ 136 | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,204 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,229) | Mex$ 742 | + 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (Mex$ 246) | Mex$ 103 | + 140% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 54 | + 94% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 900 Franc (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 44 | - 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,278 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.28 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,054) | Mex$ 724 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 52 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,375 prices entered by 1,183 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 47% more expensive than in Mexico
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