Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,470 Franc ($17) | $15 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc ($11) | $8 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc ($6) | $4.25 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,374 Franc ($2.52) | $0.88 | + 185% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc ($2.20) | $2.94 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc ($1.41) | $4.12 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc ($10) | $6 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc ($1.84) | $3.29 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc ($1.13) | $1.68 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc ($1.06) | $3.29 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc ($19) | $14 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc ($0.27) | $1.99 | - 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 225 Franc ($0.41) | $2.06 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc ($1,129) | $2,211 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc ($735) | $1,555 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc ($194) | $178 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc ($641) | $1,544 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc ($148) | $1,121 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc ($73) | $113 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc ($83) | $50 | + 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc ($1,653) | $270 | + 511% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc ($184) | $128 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc ($8) | $11 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 25% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $47 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $43 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc ($275) | $87 | + 215% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $108 | - | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,606 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc ($1.19) | $0.64 | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $74 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $16 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc ($13) | $112 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.46 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $4.96 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.66 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.81 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc ($18) | $22 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc ($29) | $46 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc ($11) | $25 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $206 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc ($69) | $80 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc ($13) | $12 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc ($4.65) | $5.06 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc ($1.48) | $5.84 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $421 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.51 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc ($55) | $49 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($1.84) | $8 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,110 prices entered by 4,189 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 19% cheaper than in United States
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