- Cost of Living
- Burkina Faso
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 167% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,462 Franc (руб 1,087) | руб 357 | + 204% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc (руб 702) | руб 284 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc (руб 376) | руб 134 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,242 Franc (руб 143) | руб 64 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,192 Franc (руб 941) | руб 82 | + 1047% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (руб 88) | руб 146 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc (руб 629) | руб 307 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,769 Franc (руб 203) | руб 95 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc (руб 71) | руб 35 | + 101% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 692 Franc (руб 80) | руб 62 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc (руб 1,166) | руб 532 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 946 Franc (руб 109) | руб 94 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 785 Franc (руб 90) | руб 31 | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 38% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 450,000 Franc (руб 51,693) | руб 74,202 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Franc (руб 45,949) | руб 40,011 | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc (руб 12,144) | руб 6,161 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 349,206 Franc (руб 40,114) | руб 38,033 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,635 Franc (руб 9,263) | руб 24,903 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (руб 4,595) | руб 3,736 | + 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc (руб 5,169) | руб 477 | + 984% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 900,000 Franc (руб 103,385) | руб 26,354 | + 292% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (руб 11,487) | руб 5,919 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,500 Franc (руб 402) | руб 384 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 503 | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 24% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,298 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,088 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc (руб 17,231) | руб 5,625 | + 206% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 7,336 | - | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,189,930 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 700 Franc (руб 80) | руб 43 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,682 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 1% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 318 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 516 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc (руб 804) | руб 1,232 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | руб 232 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 159 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 205 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | руб 70 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 103 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,149) | руб 529 | + 117% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 20% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc (руб 2,872) | руб 1,656 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,500 Franc (руб 862) | руб 671 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,071 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,000 Franc (руб 4,021) | руб 3,379 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc (руб 804) | руб 370 | + 117% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (руб 345) | руб 176 | + 96% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 900 Franc (руб 103) | руб 228 | - 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | руб 31,421 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 4.91 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (руб 3,446) | руб 3,113 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 137 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,620 prices entered by 907 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 47% more expensive than in Russia
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