Cost of living in Burundi compared to Pakistan
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| Food | + 228% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 228% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burundi | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,919 Franc (₨2,364) | ₨916 | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,783 Franc (₨2,730) | ₨1,082 | + 152% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28,823 Franc (₨2,734) | ₨533 | + 413% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,919 Franc (₨846) | ₨230 | + 268% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,732 Franc (₨1,303) | ₨315 | + 313% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,016 Franc (₨381) | ₨165 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,379 Franc (₨2,123) | ₨836 | + 154% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,000 Franc (₨949) | ₨279 | + 240% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,359 Franc (₨888) | ₨114 | + 678% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,238 Franc (₨402) | ₨391 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59,677 Franc (₨5,661) | ₨2,569 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,476 Franc (₨1,278) | ₨216 | + 491% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,928 Franc (₨752) | ₨144 | + 422% | |
| Housing | + 230% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 230% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burundi | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,000,000 Franc (₨948,551) | ₨137,741 | + 589% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (₨94,855) | ₨58,708 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70,000 Franc (₨6,640) | ₨21,580 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (₨142,283) | ₨79,067 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Franc (₨47,428) | ₨35,699 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,000 Franc (₨2,846) | ₨17,044 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 115,000 Franc (₨10,908) | ₨2,308 | + 373% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 850,000 Franc (₨80,627) | ₨58,431 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨29,384 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (₨2,371) | ₨1,281 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (₨474) | ₨625 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Burundi is 4% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burundi | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (₨7,588) | ₨4,832 | + 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (₨7,588) | ₨9,004 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140,000 Franc (₨13,280) | ₨13,089 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Franc (₨18,971) | ₨13,255 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burundi | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,800,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,000 Franc (₨379) | ₨272 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,030 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burundi | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (₨4,743) | ₨230 | + 1966% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Franc (₨2,846) | ₨838 | + 240% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,307 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,000 Franc (₨2,846) | ₨1,222 | + 133% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨649 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨557 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,550 Franc (₨1,096) | ₨396 | + 177% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨217 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Franc (₨1,897) | ₨495 | + 283% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 48% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burundi | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,000 Franc (₨6,640) | ₨3,859 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,827 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,000 Franc (₨11,383) | ₨8,435 | + 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (₨1,897) | ₨2,877 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (₨949) | ₨566 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,000 Franc (₨759) | ₨979 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨149,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 150 Franc (₨14) | ₨255 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Franc (₨9,486) | ₨5,226 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,500 Franc (₨427) | ₨637 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 647 prices entered by 181 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Burundi is 48% more expensive than in Pakistan
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