Cost of living in Burundi compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Burundi | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Mex$ 244 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 138 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 64 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 23 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 37 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 25 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 77 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 47 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,200 Franc (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 27 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 25 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 264 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8,000 Franc (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 33 | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 168% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 168% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Burundi | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 29,736) | Mex$ 18,976 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Franc (Mex$ 14,868) | Mex$ 9,378 | + 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,092 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (Mex$ 29,736) | Mex$ 11,738 | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 6,081 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 991) | Mex$ 849 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,965) | Mex$ 402 | + 885% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 700,000 Franc (Mex$ 6,938) | Mex$ 7,356 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,469) | Mex$ 2,453 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 115 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 110 | - | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Burundi is 49% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Burundi | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Franc (Mex$ 396) | Mex$ 906 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 297) | Mex$ 664 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 595) | Mex$ 1,592 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,487) | Mex$ 1,246 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| 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$ 332,628 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 21 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48,000 Franc (Mex$ 476) | Mex$ 506 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 29% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Burundi | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 85 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 198 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 587 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 56 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 248) | Mex$ 58 | + 327% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 30 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 32 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 229 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Burundi | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 321 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 157 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 742 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 741 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 149 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 82 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 42 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 12,133 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (Mex$ 1.19) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (Mex$ 694) | Mex$ 909 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 67 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,657 prices entered by 1,085 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Burundi is 45% more expensive than in Mexico
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