Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Russia
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| Food | + 79% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 79% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc (руб 937) | руб 437 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (руб 819) | руб 304 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (руб 438) | руб 167 | + 163% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (руб 214) | руб 73 | + 191% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (руб 161) | руб 108 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (руб 103) | руб 165 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (руб 733) | руб 382 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (руб 134) | руб 108 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (руб 82) | руб 52 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc (руб 77) | руб 73 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (руб 1,359) | руб 584 | + 133% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc (руб 20) | руб 119 | - 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (руб 67) | руб 31 | + 118% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 74% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc (руб 82,284) | руб 66,826 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (руб 53,553) | руб 45,880 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (руб 14,153) | руб 8,267 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc (руб 46,753) | руб 40,416 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc (руб 10,796) | руб 29,073 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (руб 5,355) | руб 5,379 | - 0% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (руб 6,025) | руб 421 | + 1332% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc (руб 120,495) | руб 25,923 | + 365% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (руб 13,388) | руб 7,571 | + 77% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc (руб 563) | руб 431 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 792 | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 24% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,173 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 2,955 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (руб 20,083) | руб 6,349 | + 216% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 6,961 | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 4% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,514,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 500 Franc (руб 67) | руб 50 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,543 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 472 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 495 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (руб 937) | руб 1,418 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 271 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 201 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 243 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | руб 82 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 97 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (руб 268) | руб 656 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Burkina Faso | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc (руб 2,088) | руб 1,453 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc (руб 784) | руб 575 | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,334 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc (руб 5,001) | руб 3,503 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (руб 937) | руб 394 | + 138% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc (руб 339) | руб 189 | + 79% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc (руб 108) | руб 212 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 44,223 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 3.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (руб 4,017) | руб 3,264 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (руб 134) | руб 182 | - 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,065 prices entered by 363 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2022.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 39% more expensive than in Russia
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