Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 100% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 100% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,470 Franc (5,667 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (3,659 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (1,956 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,374 Franc (822 ₦) | 802 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,192 Franc (4,902 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 790% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (460 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (3,277 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,769 Franc (1,059 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (368 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (299 ₦) | 328 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (6,076 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 946 Franc (566 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 785 Franc (469 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (367,747 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (239,343 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (63,255 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (208,950 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (48,248 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (23,934 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (26,926 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 207% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (538,521 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 535% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (59,836 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (2,516 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,192 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 7,198 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 10,494 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (89,753 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 530% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 21,849 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,792,100 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (389 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 16,973 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 969 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,812 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (4,188 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,561 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,081 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,092 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 333 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 488 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (5,984 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (9,331 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (3,503 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,149 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (22,349 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (4,188 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (1,514 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (482 ₦) | 567 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 68,273 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 34 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (17,951 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (598 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,084 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 31% more expensive than in Nigeria
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