Cost of living in Burundi compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 223% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 223% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burundi | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,919 Franc (13,012 ₦) | 4,522 ₦ | + 188% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,783 Franc (15,030 ₦) | 4,202 ₦ | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28,823 Franc (15,050 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 548% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,919 Franc (4,657 ₦) | 1,840 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,732 Franc (7,171 ₦) | 1,930 ₦ | + 272% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,016 Franc (2,097 ₦) | 1,668 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,379 Franc (11,686 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 187% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,000 Franc (5,222 ₦) | 3,674 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,359 Franc (4,887 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 144% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,238 Franc (2,213 ₦) | 887 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59,677 Franc (31,162 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 205% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,476 Franc (7,037 ₦) | 1,021 ₦ | + 589% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,928 Franc (4,140 ₦) | 1,308 ₦ | + 216% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burundi | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (1,566,514 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (522,171 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70,000 Franc (36,552 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (783,257 ₦) | 430,695 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Franc (261,086 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,000 Franc (15,665 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 115,000 Franc (60,050 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 282% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 850,000 Franc (443,846 ₦) | 299,211 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 48,000 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (13,054 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (2,611 ₦) | 2,669 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in Burundi is 84% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burundi | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (41,774 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 219% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (41,774 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (52,217 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Franc (104,434 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burundi | 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 | 4,000 Franc (2,089 ₦) | 880 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 25,800 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 85% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burundi | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (26,109 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 546% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Franc (15,665 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 786% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 18,305 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,000 Franc (15,665 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 615% | |
| 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 | 11,550 Franc (6,031 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 501% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 1,072 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Franc (10,443 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 337% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Burundi | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,000 Franc (36,552 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 7,974 ₦ | - | |
| 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 | 120,000 Franc (62,661 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (10,443 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (5,222 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,000 Franc (4,177 ₦) | 1,412 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 150 Franc (78 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Franc (52,217 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 293% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,500 Franc (2,350 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 272 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 24, 2024.
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Cost of living in Burundi is 76% more expensive than in Nigeria
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