Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Nigeria
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (4,618 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (4,034 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (2,157 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (1,055 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (792 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (507 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (3,613 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (660 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (406 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (379 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (6,698 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (97 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (330 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (405,419 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (263,861 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (69,734 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 225% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (230,354 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (53,191 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (26,386 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 245% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (29,684 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (593,686 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 461% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (65,965 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (2,774 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 9,511 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 14,349 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (98,948 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 37,979 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,857,240 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 500 Franc (330 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 8,326 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 526 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,787 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (4,618 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,295 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,096 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,223 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 604 ₦ | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 529 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (1,319 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (10,287 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (3,862 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (24,639 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (4,618 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 376% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (1,669 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 180% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (532 ₦) | 579 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 182,671 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (19,790 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (660 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 281 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is about the same as in Nigeria
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