Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 107% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (19,272 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 211% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (16,836 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 296% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (9,000 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (4,405 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 285% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (3,304 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (2,118 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (15,078 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (2,753 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (1,694 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (1,583 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (27,954 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 191% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (405 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (1,377 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (1,692,027 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (1,101,231 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (291,039 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350,000 Franc (963,577 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 100,000 Franc (275,308 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (110,123 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (123,888 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 332% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (2,477,769 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 540% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (275,308 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (11,578 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 428% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,985 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 17,024 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 15,682 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (412,962 ₦) | 45,968 ₦ | + 798% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 50,000 ₦ | - | |
| 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 | - | 5,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 850 Franc (2,340 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 34,491 ₦ | - | |
| 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 (19,272 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 4,474 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,749 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 3,834 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 2,923 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 1,338 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (5,506 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (42,933 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (16,117 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (102,831 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (19,272 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 324% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (6,965 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (2,219 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 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 (82,592 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (2,753 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 207 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria
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