Cost of living in Burundi compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burundi | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨519 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (₨195) | ₨742 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (₨486) | ₨215 | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (₨156) | ₨119 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,000 Franc (₨584) | ₨168 | + 247% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,000 Franc (₨486) | ₨102 | + 379% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (₨156) | ₨658 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (₨486) | ₨194 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,200 Franc (₨117) | ₨51 | + 127% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Franc (₨195) | ₨220 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 Franc (₨2,919) | ₨2,141 | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8,000 Franc (₨778) | ₨170 | + 358% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,000 Franc (₨195) | ₨77 | + 152% | |
| Housing | + 327% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 327% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burundi | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (₨291,870) | ₨65,360 | + 347% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Franc (₨145,935) | ₨44,450 | + 228% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨14,918 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (₨291,870) | ₨47,849 | + 510% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨35,800 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (₨9,729) | ₨10,123 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (₨38,916) | ₨2,270 | + 1614% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 700,000 Franc (₨68,103) | ₨53,975 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 Franc (₨34,051) | ₨18,356 | + 86% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc (₨973) | ₨851 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨797 | - | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Burundi is 48% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burundi | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Franc (₨3,892) | ₨4,868 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc (₨2,919) | ₨7,670 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (₨5,837) | ₨17,357 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150,000 Franc (₨14,593) | ₨8,106 | + 80% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burundi | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨5,697,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,500 Franc (₨243) | ₨146 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48,000 Franc (₨4,670) | ₨4,073 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 47% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burundi | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 6,000 Franc (₨584) | ₨237 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨572 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,768 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨1,267 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,000 Franc (₨584) | ₨575 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (₨2,432) | ₨371 | + 556% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,000 Franc (₨486) | ₨352 | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (₨243) | ₨116 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (₨973) | ₨681 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burundi | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨2,016 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,908 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨4,907 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (₨973) | ₨1,025 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (₨486) | ₨469 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (₨195) | ₨513 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨107,118 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (₨12) | ₨4.02 | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (₨6,810) | ₨4,729 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (₨973) | ₨237 | + 310% | |
| TOTAL | + 98% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 955 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Burundi is 98% more expensive than in Pakistan
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