- Cost of Living
- Burundi
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Burundi compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,769 Franc (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 118 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 95 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 66 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 19 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 31 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 20 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 62 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 37 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 24 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 21 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 223 | + 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 600 Franc (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 25 | - 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,200 Franc (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 68% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700,000 Franc (Mex$ 7,864) | Mex$ 19,610 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 10,459 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,601 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 302,730 Franc (Mex$ 3,401) | Mex$ 11,800 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Mex$ 6,637 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,123) | Mex$ 1,595 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 4,494) | Mex$ 383 | + 1073% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,247) | Mex$ 8,082 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,017 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 337) | Mex$ 103 | + 228% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 89 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 798 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 655 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,486 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,302 | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 312,016 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,150 Franc (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 466 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Burundi is in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 77 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 184 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 542 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Mex$ 68 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 49 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Mex$ 53 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 28 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 123 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 2% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 383 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 136 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,185 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 743 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 103 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 55 | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 45 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 10,287 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (Mex$ 1.35) | Mex$ 2.31 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (Mex$ 786) | Mex$ 721 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 52 | + 115% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,329 prices entered by 1,197 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 21% more expensive than in Mexico
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