Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Burkina Faso Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Burkina Faso

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 69.5% more expensive than Burkina Faso without rent, and 168.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 93.6% more expensive than Burkina Faso without rent, and 128.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Burkina Faso
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$19.97 $19.97
$5.27 F CFA 2,978
278.94%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.7 $74.7
$24.11 F CFA 13.6K
209.66%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.40 $11.40
$8.11 F CFA 4,582
40.57%
Cappuccino
$5.37 $5.37
$1.74 F CFA 985
208.62%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.63 $2.63
$0.79 F CFA 445
232.91%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 $2.06
$0.54 F CFA 306
281.48%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.90 $5.90
$1.07 F CFA 605
451.40%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.02 $7.02
$1.89 F CFA 1,067
271.43%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Burkina Faso
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 $1.09
$2.78 F CFA 1,569
-60.79%
White Bread (500g)
$3.55 $3.55
$0.91 F CFA 513
290.11%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.73 $4.73
$1.03 F CFA 581
359.22%
Eggs
$4.30 $4.30
$3.00 F CFA 1,692
43.33%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.01 $13.01
$17.47 F CFA 9,868
-25.53%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.22 $12.22
$20.81 F CFA 11.8K
-41.28%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.36 $16.36
$12.53 F CFA 7,076
30.57%
Apples (1kg)
$5.21 $5.21
$4.45 F CFA 2,514
17.08%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 $1.70
$1.37 F CFA 773
24.09%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$1.01 F CFA 573
354.46%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.97 $4.97
$2.45 F CFA 1,384
102.86%
Potato (1kg)
$2.98 $2.98
$2.20 F CFA 1,243
35.45%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$1.31 F CFA 742
132.06%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.26 $2.26
$0.91 F CFA 516
148.35%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.17 $2.17
$1.31 F CFA 738
65.65%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.83 $9.83
$1.78 F CFA 1,005
452.25%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.17 $15.17
$6.10 F CFA 3,444
148.69%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.30 F CFA 731
46.92%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.58 $3.58
$2.32 F CFA 1,308
54.31%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Burkina Faso
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.49 $2.49
$0.16 F CFA 92.8
1456.25%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$66.1 $66.1
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.82 $3.82
$0.55 F CFA 308
594.55%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$1.54 F CFA 870
15.58%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$29.48 $29.48
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 $0.91
$1.53 F CFA 866
-40.52%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.5K $29.5K
$37.4K F CFA 21.1M
-21.17%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K $26.1K
$37.7K F CFA 21.3M
-30.61%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Burkina Faso
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$206 $206
$125 F CFA 70.8K
64.59%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$56.9 $56.9
$35.39 F CFA 20.0K
60.84%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.8 $72.8
$49.05 F CFA 27.7K
48.34%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Burkina Faso
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.23 $45.23
$61.3 F CFA 34.6K
-26.24%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.84 $21.84
$8.72 F CFA 4,927
150.46%
Cinema Ticket
$13.79 $13.79
$8.74 F CFA 4,933
57.78%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Burkina Faso
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,355 $1,355
$132 F CFA 74.5K
926.74%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.6K $22.6K
$17.3K F CFA 9.8M
30.60%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Burkina Faso
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.3 $51.3
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.37 $42.37
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.6 $88.6
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 $115
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Burkina Faso
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,763 $1,763
$440 F CFA 248.3K
301.14%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,432 $1,432
$278 F CFA 157.1K
415.08%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,827 $2,827
$1,282 F CFA 723.7K
120.56%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,358 $2,358
$751 F CFA 424.2K
213.92%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,391 $3,391
$232 F CFA 131.2K
1360.06%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,614 $2,614
$114 F CFA 64.6K
2184.46%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Burkina Faso
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,326 $4,326
$527 F CFA 297.6K
720.83%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
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Last update for United States: March 3, 2026

Last update for Burkina Faso: March 3, 2026

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