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Cost of Living & Prices:
Burkina Faso vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Burkina Faso vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.53 times less for grocery shopping in Burkina Faso than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.88 EUR (2.04 USD) in Burkina Faso and 5.37 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65% lower in Burkina Faso.

1.88 EUR
5.37 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 0.99 EUR (1.08 USD) in Burkina Faso and 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55% lower in Burkina Faso.

0.99 EUR
2.20 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 4.95 EUR (5.38 USD) in Burkina Faso and 19.32 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.4% lower in Burkina Faso.

4.95 EUR
19.32 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 6.48 EUR (7.04 USD) in Burkina Faso and 16.56 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Burkina Faso.

6.48 EUR
16.56 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 6.1 EUR (6.63 USD) in Burkina Faso and 16.03 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in Burkina Faso.

6.10 EUR
16.03 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.52 EUR (1.66 USD) in Burkina Faso and 14.72 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Burkina Faso.

1.52 EUR
14.72 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.88 EUR (0.95 USD) in Burkina Faso and 2.95 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Burkina Faso.

0.88 EUR
2.95 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.88 EUR (2.04 USD) for 12 eggs in Burkina Faso and 4.36 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Burkina Faso.

1.88 EUR
4.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.37 EUR (1.49 USD) in Burkina Faso and 3.62 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.2% lower in Burkina Faso.

1.37 EUR
3.62 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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23.00 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.32 EUR (0.34 USD) in Burkina Faso and 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Burkina Faso.

0.32 EUR
2.61 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.01 EUR (1.1 USD) in Burkina Faso and 3.93 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Burkina Faso.

1.01 EUR
3.93 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 18.41 EUR (20 USD) in Burkina Faso and 15.38 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 16.5% lower in the United States.

18.41 EUR
15.38 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.93 EUR (2.1 USD) in Burkina Faso and 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in the United States.

1.93 EUR
1.15 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.13 EUR (1.23 USD) in Burkina Faso and 3.59 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Burkina Faso.

1.13 EUR
3.59 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 0.89 EUR (0.97 USD) in Burkina Faso and 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Burkina Faso.

0.89 EUR
4.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.62 EUR (1.76 USD) in Burkina Faso and 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Burkina Faso.

1.62 EUR
3.92 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.82 EUR (0.89 USD) in Burkina Faso and 7.56 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.2% lower in Burkina Faso.

0.82 EUR
7.56 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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8.26 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.92 EUR (1 USD) in Burkina Faso and 5.75 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84% lower in Burkina Faso.

0.92 EUR
5.75 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.75 EUR (0.81 USD) in Burkina Faso and 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Burkina Faso.

0.75 EUR
2.30 EUR

Restaurant

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Burkina Faso vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.06 times less for meals in restaurants in Burkina Faso than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.52 EUR (1.66 USD) in Burkina Faso and 4.8 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.3% lower in Burkina Faso.

1.52 EUR
4.80 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.57 EUR (0.62 USD) in Burkina Faso and 2.58 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Burkina Faso.

0.57 EUR
2.58 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.07 EUR (1.16 USD) in Burkina Faso and 7.36 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in Burkina Faso.

1.07 EUR
7.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 0.84 EUR (0.91 USD) in Burkina Faso and 9.2 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Burkina Faso.

0.84 EUR
9.20 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 1.98 EUR (2.15 USD) in Burkina Faso and 11.04 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.1% lower in Burkina Faso.

1.98 EUR
11.04 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 22.87 EUR (24.85 USD) in Burkina Faso and 92.02 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.1% lower in Burkina Faso.

22.87 EUR
92.02 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 0.76 EUR (0.83 USD) in Burkina Faso and 23.01 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.7% lower in Burkina Faso.

0.76 EUR
23.01 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.46 EUR (0.5 USD) in Burkina Faso and 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in Burkina Faso.

0.46 EUR
2.02 EUR

Fuel

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Burkina Faso vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.25 times more for fuel in Burkina Faso than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.02 EUR (1.11 USD) in Burkina Faso and 1 EUR (1.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 2% lower in the United States.

1.02 EUR
1.00 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.29 EUR (1.4 USD) in Burkina Faso and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 34.1% lower in the United States.

1.29 EUR
0.85 EUR

Transportation

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Burkina Faso vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 7.17 times less for transportation in Burkina Faso than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 13.72 EUR (14.91 USD) in Burkina Faso and 118.71 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Burkina Faso.

13.72 EUR
118.71 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.3 EUR (0.33 USD) in Burkina Faso and 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Burkina Faso.

0.30 EUR
2.53 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 6.1 EUR (6.63 USD) in Burkina Faso and 27.61 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Burkina Faso.

6.10 EUR
27.61 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.99 EUR (1.08 USD) in Burkina Faso and 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 42.1% lower in Burkina Faso.

0.99 EUR
1.71 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.46 EUR (0.5 USD) in Burkina Faso and 4.14 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.9% lower in Burkina Faso.

0.46 EUR
4.14 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Burkina Faso vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 1.91 EUR (2.07 USD) in Burkina Faso and 16.56 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.5% lower in Burkina Faso.

1.91 EUR
16.56 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 26.68 EUR (28.99 USD) in Burkina Faso and 90.42 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in Burkina Faso.

26.68 EUR
90.42 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 3.81 EUR (4.14 USD) in Burkina Faso and 34.97 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Burkina Faso.

3.81 EUR
34.97 EUR

Flats for rent

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Burkina Faso vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.94 times less for renting an apartment in Burkina Faso than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 381.12 EUR (414.17 USD) in Burkina Faso and 3497 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Burkina Faso.

381.12 EUR
3 497 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 158.17 EUR (171.88 USD) in Burkina Faso and 2190 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.8% lower in Burkina Faso.

158.17 EUR
2 190 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 457.35 EUR (497 USD) in Burkina Faso and 6528 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93% lower in Burkina Faso.

457.35 EUR
6 528 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 343.01 EUR (372.75 USD) in Burkina Faso and 3780 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in Burkina Faso.

343.01 EUR
3 780 EUR

Flats for sale

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Burkina Faso vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 42.55 times less for buying an apartment in Burkina Faso than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 252.45 EUR (274.34 USD) in Burkina Faso and 13139 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 98.1% lower in Burkina Faso.

252.45 EUR
13 139 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 256.93 EUR (279.2 USD) in Burkina Faso and 8535 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97% lower in Burkina Faso.

256.93 EUR
8 535 EUR

Salary

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Burkina Faso vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Burkina Faso is 13.64 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 404.63 EUR (439.71 USD) in Burkina Faso and 5519 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 92.7% lower in Burkina Faso.

404.63 EUR
5 519 EUR

Hotels

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Burkina Faso vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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104 EUR

Two stars

51 EUR
119 EUR

Three stars

64.5 EUR
165 EUR

Four stars

183 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

-
507 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • Burkina Faso: 1 cities, 15 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels

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