- 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 (5,982 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (3,866 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (2,067 ₦) | 979 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,242 Franc (785 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,192 Franc (5,179 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 802% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (486 ₦) | 646 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (3,462 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,769 Franc (1,118 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (389 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 692 Franc (438 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (6,419 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 169% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 946 Franc (598 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 785 Franc (496 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 38% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 450,000 Franc (284,488 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Franc (252,878 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (66,832 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 349,206 Franc (220,766 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,635 Franc (50,977 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (25,288 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (28,449 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 303% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 900,000 Franc (568,976 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 377% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (63,220 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (2,213 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,599 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,845 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 10,919 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (94,829 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 450% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 29,566 ₦ | - | |
| 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 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 11,277 ₦ | - | |
| 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) | - | 1,712 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,740 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (4,425 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,581 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,106 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,336 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 390 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 478 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (6,322 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 297% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (15,805 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,500 Franc (4,741 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 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 (22,127 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (4,425 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (1,897 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 900 Franc (569 ₦) | 575 ₦ | - 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,983 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 62 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (18,966 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 473 ₦ | - | |
| 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 1,352 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 44% more expensive than in Nigeria
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