Cost of living in Burundi compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Burundi | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Mex$ 267 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 148 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 68 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Mex$ 26 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | Mex$ 45 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Mex$ 26 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 87 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | Mex$ 48 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 32 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | Mex$ 28 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 257 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Mex$ 34 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Mex$ 24 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Burundi is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Burundi | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Mex$ 20,800 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 10,455 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,047 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 12,991 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 6,721 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 717 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 396 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 6,631 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,526 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 116 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 124 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Burundi | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 969 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 712 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,696 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,261 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Burundi is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Burundi | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 386,961 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Mex$ 23 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 543 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Burundi | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 92 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 200 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 589 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 76 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 61 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 67 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 40 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 35 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 244 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Burundi | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 363 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 156 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 724 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 768 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 164 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 80 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 45 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,520 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (Mex$ 0.75) | Mex$ 2.31 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (Mex$ 437) | Mex$ 883 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 78 | - 20% | |
| 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 9,825 prices entered by 955 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 16% cheaper than in Mexico
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