Cost of living in Burundi compared to Russia
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| Food | + 118% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 118% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Burundi | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,919 Franc (руб 691) | руб 537 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,783 Franc (руб 798) | руб 357 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28,823 Franc (руб 799) | руб 199 | + 301% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,919 Franc (руб 247) | руб 87 | + 186% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,732 Franc (руб 381) | руб 143 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,016 Franc (руб 111) | руб 226 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,379 Franc (руб 621) | руб 435 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,000 Franc (руб 277) | руб 131 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,359 Franc (руб 260) | руб 55 | + 368% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,238 Franc (руб 118) | руб 87 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59,677 Franc (руб 1,655) | руб 729 | + 127% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,476 Franc (руб 374) | руб 167 | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,928 Franc (руб 220) | руб 45 | + 394% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 48% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Burundi | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,000,000 Franc (руб 277,377) | руб 108,612 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc (руб 27,738) | руб 58,529 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70,000 Franc (руб 1,942) | руб 8,064 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (руб 41,607) | руб 54,731 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Franc (руб 13,869) | руб 33,269 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,000 Franc (руб 832) | руб 5,365 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 115,000 Franc (руб 3,190) | руб 955 | + 234% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 850,000 Franc (руб 23,577) | руб 21,598 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 7,518 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Franc (руб 693) | руб 548 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (руб 139) | руб 763 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Burundi is 50% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Burundi | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc (руб 2,219) | руб 6,829 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc (руб 2,219) | руб 3,368 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 140,000 Franc (руб 3,883) | руб 7,728 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Franc (руб 5,548) | руб 9,144 | - 39% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Burundi | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,729,180 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,000 Franc (руб 111) | руб 56 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,159 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 45% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Burundi | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (руб 1,387) | руб 251 | + 452% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Franc (руб 832) | руб 549 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,878 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,000 Franc (руб 832) | руб 347 | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 222 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 181 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,550 Franc (руб 320) | руб 123 | + 160% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 128 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Franc (руб 555) | руб 559 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Burundi | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,000 Franc (руб 1,942) | руб 1,534 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 654 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,000 Franc (руб 3,329) | руб 3,180 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc (руб 555) | руб 502 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (руб 277) | руб 192 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,000 Franc (руб 222) | руб 228 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 51,956 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 150 Franc (руб 4.16) | руб 4.26 | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Franc (руб 2,774) | руб 3,278 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,500 Franc (руб 125) | руб 202 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,896 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2025.
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Cost of living in Burundi is 40% more expensive than in Russia
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