Cost of living in Burundi compared to Pakistan
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| Food | + 172% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 172% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burundi | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 26,217 Franc (₨2,528) | ₨733 | + 245% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,783 Franc (₨2,776) | ₨1,127 | + 146% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 18,829 Franc (₨1,816) | ₨522 | + 248% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,171 Franc (₨306) | ₨208 | + 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,849 Franc (₨950) | ₨321 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,378 Franc (₨422) | ₨151 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17,072 Franc (₨1,646) | ₨1,085 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,000 Franc (₨964) | ₨315 | + 206% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 10,612 Franc (₨1,023) | ₨92 | + 1016% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,122 Franc (₨397) | ₨631 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40,000 Franc (₨3,858) | ₨2,419 | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12,000 Franc (₨1,157) | ₨254 | + 356% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,928 Franc (₨765) | ₨145 | + 427% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burundi | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (₨289,316) | ₨148,435 | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (₨96,439) | ₨80,959 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70,000 Franc (₨6,751) | ₨28,403 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (₨144,658) | ₨78,848 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Franc (₨48,219) | ₨49,088 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,000 Franc (₨2,893) | ₨20,612 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨2,378 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 850,000 Franc (₨81,973) | ₨66,138 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨30,635 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (₨2,411) | ₨1,334 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (₨482) | ₨2,564 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Burundi is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burundi | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (₨7,715) | ₨3,990 | + 93% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (₨7,715) | ₨9,761 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (₨9,644) | ₨15,603 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Franc (₨19,288) | ₨10,887 | + 77% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burundi | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨4,397,740 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,550 Franc (₨439) | ₨285 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨3,201 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 97% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burundi | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (₨4,822) | ₨266 | + 1709% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Franc (₨2,893) | ₨697 | + 315% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 50,000 Franc (₨4,822) | ₨3,732 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,000 Franc (₨2,893) | ₨812 | + 257% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨616 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨589 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,550 Franc (₨1,114) | ₨379 | + 194% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨260 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Franc (₨1,929) | ₨697 | + 177% | |
| Entertainment | - 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 47% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Burundi | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,000 Franc (₨6,751) | ₨3,554 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,717 | - | |
| 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 (₨11,573) | ₨7,013 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (₨1,929) | ₨2,877 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (₨964) | ₨562 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,000 Franc (₨772) | ₨912 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨70,829 | - | |
| 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 (₨9,644) | ₨4,288 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,500 Franc (₨434) | ₨448 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,206 prices entered by 314 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
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Cost of living in Burundi is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan
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