Cost of living in Burundi compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 29% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Burundi | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,919 Franc (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 313 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,783 Franc (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 178 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28,823 Franc (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 73 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,919 Franc (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 30 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,732 Franc (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 49 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,016 Franc (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 33 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,379 Franc (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 89 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 46 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,359 Franc (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 33 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,238 Franc (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 30 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59,677 Franc (Mex$ 385) | Mex$ 266 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,476 Franc (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 40 | + 119% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,928 Franc (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 27 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 48% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Burundi | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 64,477) | Mex$ 23,678 | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 6,448) | Mex$ 12,630 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70,000 Franc (Mex$ 451) | Mex$ 1,280 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (Mex$ 9,672) | Mex$ 14,767 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,224) | Mex$ 7,577 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 733 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 115,000 Franc (Mex$ 741) | Mex$ 414 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 850,000 Franc (Mex$ 5,481) | Mex$ 6,041 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,240 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 161) | Mex$ 141 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 139 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Burundi is 37% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Burundi | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (Mex$ 516) | Mex$ 966 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (Mex$ 516) | Mex$ 762 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140,000 Franc (Mex$ 903) | Mex$ 1,710 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,290) | Mex$ 1,447 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| 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$ 378,169 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,000 Franc (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 24 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 650 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Burundi | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 322) | Mex$ 104 | + 209% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 269 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 666 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 90 | + 115% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 66 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 82 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,550 Franc (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 40 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 41 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 301 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 19% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Burundi | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,000 Franc (Mex$ 451) | Mex$ 373 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 175 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,081 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,000 Franc (Mex$ 774) | Mex$ 825 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 182 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 96 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,000 Franc (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 58 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,806 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 150 Franc (Mex$ 0.97) | Mex$ 3.38 | - 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 645) | Mex$ 901 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,500 Franc (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 82 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,215 prices entered by 591 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Burundi is 15% more expensive than in Mexico
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