Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Burkina Faso | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc ($12) | $21 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc ($11) | $12 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc ($5.65) | $5.85 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc ($2.77) | $1.09 | + 153% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc ($2.07) | $5.52 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc ($1.33) | $4.83 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc ($9) | $8 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc ($1.73) | $4.24 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc ($1.06) | $2.28 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc ($0.99) | $3.63 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc ($18) | $18 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc ($0.25) | $2.95 | - 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc ($0.86) | $3.01 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 52% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Burkina Faso | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 614,595 Franc ($1,063) | $3,085 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc ($692) | $2,367 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc ($183) | $231 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 350,000 Franc ($605) | $2,197 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 100,000 Franc ($173) | $1,612 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc ($69) | $168 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc ($78) | $61 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc ($1,556) | $254 | + 513% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc ($173) | $156 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc ($7) | $15 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $34 | - | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 18% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Burkina Faso | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $58 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $51 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc ($259) | $107 | + 142% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $140 | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Burkina Faso | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $30,844 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 850 Franc ($1.47) | $0.94 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $84 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Burkina Faso | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $9 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $25 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc ($12) | $169 | - 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $10 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $5.33 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $7 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $5.01 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.37 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc ($3.46) | $31 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Burkina Faso | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc ($27) | $61 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc ($10) | $30 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $232 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc ($65) | $106 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc ($12) | $15 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc ($4.37) | $5.97 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc ($1.39) | $8 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $456 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.96 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc ($52) | $71 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($1.73) | $11 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,035 prices entered by 1,848 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 36% cheaper than in United States
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