- Cost of Living
- Burkina Faso
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,462 Franc (5,990 ₦) | 2,384 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (3,872 ₦) | 2,064 ₦ | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (2,070 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,242 Franc (787 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,192 Franc (5,187 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 806% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (487 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (3,468 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,769 Franc (1,120 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (390 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 692 Franc (438 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (6,429 ₦) | 2,416 ₦ | + 166% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 946 Franc (599 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 785 Franc (497 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 450,000 Franc (284,907 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Franc (253,251 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (66,930 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 148% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 349,206 Franc (221,092 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,635 Franc (51,052 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (25,325 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (28,491 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 370% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 900,000 Franc (569,815 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 394% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (63,313 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (2,216 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,488 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,787 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 10,295 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (94,969 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 486% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 27,800 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,470,950 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 700 Franc (443 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 10,211 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 2% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,599 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,933 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (4,432 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,414 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,145 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,441 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 402 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 487 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (6,331 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 329% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (15,828 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 192% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,500 Franc (4,748 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,000 Franc (22,159 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (4,432 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (1,899 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 900 Franc (570 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 186,359 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (18,994 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 471 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,398 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria
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