Cost of living in Burundi compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨609 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (₨163) | ₨658 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc (₨408) | ₨250 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (₨98) | ₨111 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc (₨392) | ₨122 | + 221% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc (₨204) | ₨116 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc (₨131) | ₨513 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc (₨408) | ₨182 | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨82) | ₨47 | + 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc (₨98) | ₨366 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Franc (₨2,040) | ₨2,635 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Franc (₨49) | ₨127 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,200 Franc (₨98) | ₨56 | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 179% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 179% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (₨57,119) | ₨56,028 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨37,189 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨9,197 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc (₨244,797) | ₨50,256 | + 387% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨30,769 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc (₨8,160) | ₨8,410 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc (₨32,640) | ₨2,495 | + 1208% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc (₨16,320) | ₨40,044 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,962 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc (₨2,448) | ₨600 | + 308% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨797 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,116 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨3,603 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨6,737 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨5,639 | - | |
| 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 | - | ₨1,997,080 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,250 Franc (₨184) | ₨112 | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,909 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 164% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨311 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨401 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,486 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨514 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,750 Franc (₨1,530) | ₨303 | + 405% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (₨2,040) | ₨309 | + 561% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,900 Franc (₨808) | ₨189 | + 327% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,000 Franc (₨816) | ₨133 | + 514% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (₨816) | ₨394 | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,486 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,191 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,713 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨3,615 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (₨816) | ₨885 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (₨408) | ₨325 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (₨163) | ₨393 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨55,804 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (₨10) | ₨4.62 | + 112% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (₨5,712) | ₨4,249 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (₨816) | ₨216 | + 277% | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,051 prices entered by 467 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 69% more expensive than in Pakistan
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