Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Burkina Faso | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,000 Franc ($11) | $17 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc ($10) | $9 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc ($5.19) | $5.07 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc ($2.54) | $0.99 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc ($1.91) | $3.33 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc ($1.22) | $4.43 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc ($9) | $7 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc ($1.59) | $3.93 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc ($0.98) | $1.92 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 575 Franc ($0.91) | $3.28 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc ($16) | $16 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 147 Franc ($0.23) | $2.26 | - 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc ($0.79) | $2.46 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Burkina Faso is 47% 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 ($976) | $2,513 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc ($635) | $1,960 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc ($168) | $206 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 349,206 Franc ($555) | $1,778 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 80,635 Franc ($128) | $1,342 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc ($64) | $139 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc ($71) | $56 | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 900,000 Franc ($1,430) | $300 | + 377% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc ($159) | $134 | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,205 Franc ($7) | $12 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $26 | - | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 22% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Burkina Faso | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $51 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $46 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc ($238) | $92 | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $120 | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 4% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Burkina Faso | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,474 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 500 Franc ($0.79) | $1.06 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $77 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Burkina Faso | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc ($11) | $125 | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.17 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.50 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $4.18 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.05 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc ($3.18) | $25 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Burkina Faso | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,595 Franc ($25) | $49 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,854 Franc ($9) | $27 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,351 Franc ($59) | $83 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc ($11) | $13 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,530 Franc ($4.02) | $5.19 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 806 Franc ($1.28) | $6 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $499 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc ($48) | $53 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($1.59) | $9 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,137 prices entered by 2,613 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 19, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 35% cheaper than in United States
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