Cost of living in Burundi compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Burundi | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24,919 Franc ($8) | $21 | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,783 Franc ($10) | $12 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 28,823 Franc ($10) | $5.86 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8,919 Franc ($3.04) | $1.11 | + 175% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,732 Franc ($4.68) | $5.48 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4,016 Franc ($1.37) | $4.85 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22,379 Franc ($8) | $7 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,000 Franc ($3.41) | $4.32 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,359 Franc ($3.19) | $2.34 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4,238 Franc ($1.45) | $3.50 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 59,677 Franc ($20) | $18 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,476 Franc ($4.60) | $2.94 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7,928 Franc ($2.70) | $3.09 | - 13% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Burundi | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc ($1,023) | $3,187 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,000,000 Franc ($341) | $2,455 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 70,000 Franc ($24) | $230 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc ($512) | $2,236 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 500,000 Franc ($171) | $1,659 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 30,000 Franc ($10) | $167 | - 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 115,000 Franc ($39) | $62 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 850,000 Franc ($290) | $247 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $152 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25,000 Franc ($9) | $15 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc ($1.71) | $35 | - 95% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Burundi is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Burundi | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 80,000 Franc ($27) | $59 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 80,000 Franc ($27) | $51 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc ($34) | $105 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 200,000 Franc ($68) | $141 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is 6% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Burundi | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $30,967 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4,000 Franc ($1.36) | $0.94 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $86 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Burundi | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc ($17) | $9 | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30,000 Franc ($10) | $24 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $169 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,000 Franc ($10) | $9 | + 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $5.31 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $7 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,550 Franc ($3.94) | $5.13 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.42 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 20,000 Franc ($7) | $30 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Burundi | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,000 Franc ($24) | $60 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $30 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $216 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 120,000 Franc ($41) | $104 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20,000 Franc ($7) | $15 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc ($3.41) | $5.91 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,000 Franc ($2.73) | $8 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $489 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 150 Franc ($0.05) | $0.55 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 100,000 Franc ($34) | $73 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 4,500 Franc ($1.53) | $11 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,186 prices entered by 1,906 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 44% cheaper than in United States
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