Cost of living in Burundi compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨477 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (₨161) | ₨617 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (₨402) | ₨253 | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (₨97) | ₨111 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc (₨386) | ₨147 | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc (₨201) | ₨85 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (₨129) | ₨736 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (₨402) | ₨147 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨80) | ₨52 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (₨97) | ₨285 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Franc (₨2,012) | ₨1,607 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Franc (₨48) | ₨133 | - 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,200 Franc (₨97) | ₨80 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 142% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 142% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨65,208 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨40,675 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨11,662 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (₨241,460) | ₨44,902 | + 438% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨32,659 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (₨8,049) | ₨8,932 | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (₨32,195) | ₨2,572 | + 1152% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (₨16,097) | ₨44,098 | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨23,617 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (₨2,415) | ₨667 | + 262% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨516 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨3,054 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨5,408 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨8,399 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,912 | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,463,580 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,250 Franc (₨181) | ₨107 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,108 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 132% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨260 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨616 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,831 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨463 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,750 Franc (₨1,509) | ₨350 | + 332% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (₨2,012) | ₨441 | + 356% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,900 Franc (₨797) | ₨189 | + 322% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,000 Franc (₨805) | ₨169 | + 376% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (₨805) | ₨480 | + 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 11% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,849 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,458 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,679 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,680 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (₨805) | ₨850 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (₨402) | ₨437 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (₨161) | ₨435 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨58,894 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (₨10) | ₨39 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (₨5,634) | ₨4,106 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (₨805) | ₨267 | + 201% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,832 prices entered by 464 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan
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