Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 52% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (8,692 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 310% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (7,594 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (4,060 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (1,987 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (1,490 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (955 ₦) | 991 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (6,801 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (1,242 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (764 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (714 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (12,608 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (183 ₦) | 750 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (621 ₦) | 678 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (763,167 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (496,696 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (131,269 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 125,000 Franc (155,217 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 100,000 Franc (124,174 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (49,670 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (55,878 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (1,117,565 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 487% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (124,174 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (5,222 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 12,848 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 18,978 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (186,261 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 410% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 69,715 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,616,260 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 850 Franc (1,055 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 30,349 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 936 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 8,438 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (8,692 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,431 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 2,005 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,872 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 779 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 794 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (2,483 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (19,364 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (7,269 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,012 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (46,381 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (8,692 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (3,141 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (1,001 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 49,403 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (37,252 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (1,242 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 327 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria
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