- Cost of Living
- Burundi
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Burundi compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 59% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,769 Franc ($5.44) | $14 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc ($1.11) | $8 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc ($2.78) | $4.54 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc ($0.67) | $0.89 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc ($2.67) | $3.17 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc ($1.39) | $4.02 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc ($0.89) | $6 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc ($2.78) | $3.34 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc ($0.56) | $1.60 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc ($0.67) | $3.44 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Franc ($14) | $15 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 600 Franc ($0.33) | $1.91 | - 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,200 Franc ($0.67) | $2.14 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 3% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700,000 Franc ($390) | $2,044 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,578 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $177 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 302,730 Franc ($169) | $1,584 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $1,130 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc ($56) | $121 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc ($223) | $48 | + 366% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc ($111) | $334 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $119 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc ($17) | $11 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is 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) | - | $85 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $115 | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,351 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,150 Franc ($1.20) | $0.77 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $85 | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Burundi is in United States | ||||
| 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) | - | $111 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.12 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.47 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.85 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $21 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 34% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $45 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $173 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $79 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc ($5.57) | $12 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc ($2.78) | $4.87 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc ($1.11) | $5.87 | - 81% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $424 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc ($0.07) | $0.34 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc ($39) | $54 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc ($5.57) | $8 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92,450 prices entered by 13,316 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 22% cheaper than in United States
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