Cost of living in Burundi compared to United States
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $15 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc ($1.05) | $8 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc ($2.62) | $4.34 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc ($0.63) | $0.88 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc ($2.52) | $2.97 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc ($1.31) | $4.03 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc ($0.84) | $6 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc ($2.62) | $3.35 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc ($0.52) | $1.76 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc ($0.63) | $3.16 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Franc ($13) | $14 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 600 Franc ($0.31) | $1.94 | - 84% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,200 Franc ($0.63) | $2.04 | - 69% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 11% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 Franc ($367) | $2,264 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,624 | - | |
| 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 | 3,000,000 Franc ($1,572) | $1,624 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,157 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc ($52) | $109 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc ($210) | $47 | + 346% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 200,000 Franc ($105) | $294 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $118 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc ($16) | $11 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is about the same as in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $49 | - | |
| 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) | - | $86 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $112 | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is 9% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,010 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,250 Franc ($1.18) | $0.75 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $81 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 60% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $110 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,750 Franc ($10) | $3.56 | + 176% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc ($13) | $5.10 | + 157% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,900 Franc ($5.19) | $3.57 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,000 Franc ($5.24) | $1.83 | + 186% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc ($5.24) | $21 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $45 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $24 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $222 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $74 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc ($5.24) | $12 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc ($2.62) | $4.82 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc ($1.05) | $5.80 | - 82% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $397 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc ($0.06) | $0.19 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc ($37) | $53 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc ($5.24) | $8 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43,104 prices entered by 5,532 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Burundi is 8% cheaper than in United States
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