Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Pakistan
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| Food | + 112% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (₨3,243) | ₨851 | + 281% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (₨2,833) | ₨952 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (₨1,514) | ₨348 | + 335% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (₨741) | ₨169 | + 338% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (₨556) | ₨282 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (₨356) | ₨252 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (₨2,537) | ₨1,139 | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (₨463) | ₨290 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (₨285) | ₨122 | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (₨266) | ₨549 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (₨4,703) | ₨2,949 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (₨68) | ₨289 | - 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (₨232) | ₨191 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 153% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (₨284,693) | ₨118,562 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (₨185,288) | ₨73,692 | + 151% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (₨48,969) | ₨23,696 | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (₨161,759) | ₨59,994 | + 170% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (₨37,352) | ₨50,948 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (₨18,529) | ₨20,196 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (₨20,845) | ₨2,076 | + 904% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (₨416,898) | ₨71,670 | + 482% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (₨46,322) | ₨22,629 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (₨1,948) | ₨1,673 | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,564 | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨3,426 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨6,254 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (₨69,483) | ₨13,199 | + 426% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨8,569 | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 7% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨4,456,060 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 850 Franc (₨394) | ₨270 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,626 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨1,015 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨1,391 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (₨3,243) | ₨3,667 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨521 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨922 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨736 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨249 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨242 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (₨926) | ₨860 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (₨7,224) | ₨3,545 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (₨2,712) | ₨2,089 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (₨17,302) | ₨7,109 | + 143% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (₨3,243) | ₨880 | + 269% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (₨1,172) | ₨669 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (₨373) | ₨1,106 | - 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨119,622 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (₨13,897) | ₨3,764 | + 269% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (₨463) | ₨480 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,754 prices entered by 455 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan
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