Cost of living in Burundi compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Burundi | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $20 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc ($0.70) | $10 | - 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $5.75 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $1.09 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | $4.93 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.65 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | $4.51 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $2.36 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | $3.26 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $16 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | $2.91 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | $2.83 | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Burundi is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Burundi | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,962 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $2,269 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $224 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,996 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,511 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $150 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $64 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $294 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $141 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $14 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $32 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Burundi is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Burundi | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $56 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $48 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $95 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $126 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Burundi is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Burundi | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $27,752 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | $1.03 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $83 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Burundi is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Burundi | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $9 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $24 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $151 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $4.89 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $7 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,000 Franc ($1.76) | $4.89 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc ($0.88) | $2.20 | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc ($3.52) | $29 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Burundi | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $57 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $29 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $92 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc ($3.52) | $14 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc ($1.76) | $5.40 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc ($0.70) | $7 | - 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $558 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc ($0.04) | $0.20 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc ($25) | $61 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc ($3.52) | $10 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,898 prices entered by 2,757 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00035
USD
/
BIF
Cost of living in Burundi is 26% cheaper than in United States
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