- Cost of Living
- Burundi
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Burundi compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 0% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,769 Franc (₨747) | ₨561 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (₨153) | ₨625 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (₨382) | ₨224 | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (₨92) | ₨107 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc (₨367) | ₨122 | + 201% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc (₨191) | ₨81 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (₨122) | ₨601 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (₨382) | ₨157 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨76) | ₨40 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (₨92) | ₨283 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Franc (₨1,912) | ₨2,980 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 600 Franc (₨46) | ₨117 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,200 Franc (₨92) | ₨57 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 120% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700,000 Franc (₨53,540) | ₨55,913 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | ₨35,841 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨8,271 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 302,730 Franc (₨23,155) | ₨45,604 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨29,046 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (₨7,649) | ₨7,054 | + 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (₨30,594) | ₨2,742 | + 1016% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (₨15,297) | ₨41,241 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,212 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (₨2,295) | ₨508 | + 352% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,031 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,517 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨3,919 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,685 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,433 | - | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,201,860 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,150 Franc (₨164) | ₨92 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,619 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Burundi is in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨241 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨774 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨2,396 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨458 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨326 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨361 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨156 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨111 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨585 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 23% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,463 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,197 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,978 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,261 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (₨765) | ₨1,228 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (₨382) | ₨400 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (₨153) | ₨548 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨57,507 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (₨9) | ₨50 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (₨5,354) | ₨3,895 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (₨765) | ₨275 | + 178% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,340 prices entered by 543 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 33% more expensive than in Pakistan
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