Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,470 Franc (6,627 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 220% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (4,279 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (2,288 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,374 Franc (961 ₦) | 752 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (840 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (538 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (3,832 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (700 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (431 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (402 ₦) | 440 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (7,105 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 151% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (103 ₦) | 306 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 225 Franc (157 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (430,044 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (279,888 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (73,970 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (244,346 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (56,422 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (27,989 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (31,487 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 216% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (629,747 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 737% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (69,972 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (2,943 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 32% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,646 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 11,438 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (104,958 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 521% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 20,625 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,702,020 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (455 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 215% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 12,525 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,669 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,343 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (4,898 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,323 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 902 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,815 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 354 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 520 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (6,997 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 199% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (10,912 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (4,096 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,722 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (26,135 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (4,898 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (1,770 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (564 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 163,040 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 33 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (20,992 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (700 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 706 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria
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