Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 116% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 116% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (19,099 ₦) | 4,293 ₦ | + 345% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (16,685 ₦) | 8,235 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (8,920 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 284% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (4,365 ₦) | 1,928 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (3,274 ₦) | 2,160 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (2,099 ₦) | 1,833 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (14,943 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 267% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (2,728 ₦) | 2,960 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (1,679 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (1,569 ₦) | 863 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (27,703 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 171% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (401 ₦) | 999 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (1,364 ₦) | 1,174 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 166% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (1,676,844 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (1,091,349 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (288,427 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350,000 Franc (954,930 ₦) | 607,017 ₦ | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 100,000 Franc (272,837 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (109,135 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (122,777 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 681% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (2,455,535 ₦) | 250,000 ₦ | + 882% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (272,837 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 468% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (11,474 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 131% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,644 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 13,102 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 23,682 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (409,256 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 935% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 64,433 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 4,402,940 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 850 Franc (2,319 ₦) | 839 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 25,800 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 4,044 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,768 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (19,099 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,192 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 2,020 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 2,599 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 1,004 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 1,072 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (5,457 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (42,548 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (15,972 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 11,400 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (101,909 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (19,099 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 248% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (6,902 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (2,199 ₦) | 1,077 ₦ | + 104% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (81,851 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 516% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (2,728 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 334 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria
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