Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to United States
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,470 Franc ($16) | $14 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc ($10) | $8 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc ($5.38) | $4.32 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,374 Franc ($2.26) | $0.88 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,192 Franc ($13) | $3.00 | + 349% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc ($1.27) | $4.08 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc ($9) | $6 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,769 Franc ($2.91) | $3.39 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc ($1.01) | $1.74 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc ($0.82) | $3.21 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc ($17) | $15 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 946 Franc ($1.56) | $1.92 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 785 Franc ($1.29) | $2.07 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc ($1,012) | $2,231 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc ($658) | $1,605 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc ($174) | $179 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc ($575) | $1,614 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc ($133) | $1,141 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc ($66) | $117 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc ($74) | $48 | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc ($1,481) | $300 | + 393% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc ($165) | $121 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc ($7) | $11 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 19% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $49 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc ($247) | $87 | + 184% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $114 | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,993 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc ($1.07) | $0.77 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $79 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc ($12) | $110 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.51 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.02 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.54 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.85 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc ($16) | $22 | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc ($26) | $45 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc ($10) | $25 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $221 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc ($61) | $75 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc ($12) | $12 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc ($4.16) | $4.81 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc ($1.33) | $5.82 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $405 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc ($49) | $54 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($1.65) | $8 | - 80% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 50,890 prices entered by 6,445 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 18% cheaper than in United States
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