- Cost of Living
- Burkina Faso
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Burkina Faso compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burkina Faso is 13% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,462 Franc ($16) | $14 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,115 Franc ($11) | $8 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,269 Franc ($5.68) | $4.52 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,242 Franc ($2.16) | $0.89 | + 143% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8,192 Franc ($14) | $3.19 | + 346% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc ($1.34) | $3.98 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,477 Franc ($10) | $6 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,769 Franc ($3.07) | $3.33 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 615 Franc ($1.07) | $1.61 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 692 Franc ($1.20) | $3.65 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,154 Franc ($18) | $15 | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 946 Franc ($1.64) | $1.92 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 785 Franc ($1.36) | $2.13 | - 36% | |
| 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 | 450,000 Franc ($782) | $2,045 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 400,000 Franc ($695) | $1,575 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 105,714 Franc ($184) | $177 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 349,206 Franc ($607) | $1,585 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 80,635 Franc ($140) | $1,128 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc ($69) | $119 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,000 Franc ($78) | $48 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 900,000 Franc ($1,563) | $328 | + 376% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc ($174) | $120 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,500 Franc ($6) | $11 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $23 | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Burkina Faso is 24% 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) | - | $45 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 150,000 Franc ($261) | $86 | + 204% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $115 | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Burkina Faso is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,358 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 700 Franc ($1.22) | $0.78 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $85 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Burkina Faso is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $18 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,000 Franc ($12) | $111 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.48 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.14 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.47 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.87 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $21 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Burkina Faso is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 25,000 Franc ($43) | $45 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,500 Franc ($13) | $25 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $174 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,000 Franc ($61) | $79 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 7,000 Franc ($12) | $12 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc ($5.21) | $4.89 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 900 Franc ($1.56) | $5.95 | - 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $422 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.36 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc ($52) | $53 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 89,587 prices entered by 12,730 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burkina Faso is 13% cheaper than in United States
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