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Cost of living in Burundi compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,769 Franc ($5.34) | $14 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc ($1.09) | $8 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc ($2.73) | $4.42 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc ($0.66) | $0.87 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 4,800 Franc ($2.62) | $3.19 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Franc ($1.37) | $3.96 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc ($0.87) | $6 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc ($2.73) | $3.35 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc ($0.55) | $1.59 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,200 Franc ($0.66) | $3.62 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Franc ($14) | $15 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 600 Franc ($0.33) | $1.92 | - 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,200 Franc ($0.66) | $2.15 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 700,000 Franc ($383) | $2,049 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | $1,541 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $178 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 302,730 Franc ($165) | $1,513 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $1,090 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc ($55) | $117 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc ($219) | $48 | + 355% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc ($109) | $322 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $120 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,000 Franc ($16) | $11 | + 55% | |
| 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) | - | $47 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | $44 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $86 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $113 | - | |
| 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 | - | $22,223 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,250 Franc ($1.23) | $0.78 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $85 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 66% more expensive 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) | - | $110 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,750 Franc ($10) | $3.42 | + 199% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc ($14) | $5.04 | + 171% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,900 Franc ($5.41) | $3.45 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,000 Franc ($5.47) | $1.82 | + 200% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc ($5.47) | $20 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 30% 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) | - | $172 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $78 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc ($5.47) | $12 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc ($2.73) | $4.92 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc ($1.09) | $5.91 | - 82% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $419 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc ($0.07) | $0.26 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc ($38) | $50 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc ($5.47) | $8 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 79,834 prices entered by 10,844 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 17% cheaper than in United States
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