Cost of living in Burundi compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Burundi is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Burundi | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $17 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,000 Franc ($0.99) | $9 | - 89% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 5,000 Franc ($2.46) | $5.08 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc ($0.79) | $0.99 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 6,000 Franc ($2.96) | $3.31 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,000 Franc ($2.46) | $4.41 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,600 Franc ($0.79) | $7 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,000 Franc ($2.46) | $3.92 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,200 Franc ($0.59) | $1.95 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Franc ($0.99) | $3.35 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,000 Franc ($15) | $16 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8,000 Franc ($3.94) | $2.25 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,000 Franc ($0.99) | $2.49 | - 60% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Burundi is 14% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Burundi | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc ($1,479) | $2,528 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500,000 Franc ($739) | $1,959 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $202 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000,000 Franc ($1,479) | $1,772 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,345 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 100,000 Franc ($49) | $138 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 400,000 Franc ($197) | $57 | + 249% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 700,000 Franc ($345) | $302 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350,000 Franc ($173) | $136 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 10,000 Franc ($4.93) | $12 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $26 | - | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Burundi is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Burundi | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 40,000 Franc ($20) | $51 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 30,000 Franc ($15) | $47 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc ($30) | $92 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 150,000 Franc ($74) | $119 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Burundi is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Burundi | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $25,234 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,500 Franc ($1.23) | $1.05 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 48,000 Franc ($24) | $76 | - 69% | |
| 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) | 6,000 Franc ($2.96) | $7 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $125 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 6,000 Franc ($2.96) | $4.16 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25,000 Franc ($12) | $5.52 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,000 Franc ($2.46) | $4.19 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,500 Franc ($1.23) | $2.05 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc ($4.93) | $25 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Burundi is 29% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Burundi | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $49 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $26 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $192 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $83 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,000 Franc ($4.93) | $13 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc ($2.46) | $5.17 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Franc ($0.99) | $6 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $495 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 120 Franc ($0.06) | $0.17 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 70,000 Franc ($35) | $54 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,000 Franc ($4.93) | $9 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,107 prices entered by 2,610 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Burundi is 19% cheaper than in United States
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