Cost of living in Burundi compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Burundi | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | руб 495 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc (руб 74) | руб 383 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 203 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | руб 83 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | руб 115 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | руб 172 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 421 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | руб 107 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | руб 51 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | руб 77 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | руб 677 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | руб 147 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | руб 39 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Burundi is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Burundi | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 70,052 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 44,202 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 9,715 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 36,435 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 23,374 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 5,638 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 539 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 27,316 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 10,116 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 528 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 1,055 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Burundi | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,743 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,594 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 6,566 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 7,338 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Burundi is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Burundi | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,083,470 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | руб 51 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,836 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Burundi | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 494 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 489 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,640 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 361 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | руб 236 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 266 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,000 Franc (руб 185) | руб 117 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc (руб 93) | руб 143 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (руб 370) | руб 558 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 4% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Burundi | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | руб 1,635 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 601 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 3,764 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | руб 3,872 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc (руб 370) | руб 416 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (руб 185) | руб 187 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc (руб 74) | руб 242 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 67,145 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc (руб 4.45) | руб 3.39 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc (руб 2,593) | руб 3,417 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc (руб 370) | руб 197 | + 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,211 prices entered by 585 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 5% cheaper than in Russia
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