Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 316 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (Mex$ 201) | Mex$ 164 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (Mex$ 107) | Mex$ 70 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 28 | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 48 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 36 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (Mex$ 180) | Mex$ 93 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 48 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 35 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 31 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (Mex$ 334) | Mex$ 276 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (Mex$ 4.83) | Mex$ 38 | - 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 26 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 26% 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$ 20,208) | Mex$ 22,929 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 13,152) | Mex$ 12,037 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (Mex$ 3,476) | Mex$ 1,191 | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350,000 Franc (Mex$ 11,508) | Mex$ 14,063 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,288) | Mex$ 7,332 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,315) | Mex$ 798 | + 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,480) | Mex$ 418 | + 254% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (Mex$ 29,592) | Mex$ 6,042 | + 390% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,288) | Mex$ 2,508 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 121 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 124 | - | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 964 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 713 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (Mex$ 4,932) | Mex$ 1,729 | + 185% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,328 | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| 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$ 353,503 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 850 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 590 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 19% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 96 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 273 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 882 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 78 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 65 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 75 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 38 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 40 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 300 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| 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$ 513) | Mex$ 414 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (Mex$ 192) | Mex$ 176 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 922 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (Mex$ 1,228) | Mex$ 960 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (Mex$ 230) | Mex$ 190 | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 89 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 56 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,343 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.70 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 986) | Mex$ 969 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 77 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,828 prices entered by 752 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 6% more expensive than in Mexico
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