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Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Burundi Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Burundi

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 131.9% more expensive than Burundi without rent, and 420.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 133.4% more expensive than Burundi without rent, and 286.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Burundi
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.22 $20.22
$1.87 BIF 5,563
981.28%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$75.7 $75.7
$33.85 BIF 100.5K
123.55%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.47 $11.47
$3.89 BIF 11.5K
194.86%
Cappuccino
$5.13 $5.13
$3.52 BIF 10.4K
45.74%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.61 $2.61
$1.71 BIF 5,085
52.63%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 $2.14
$1.10 BIF 3,263
94.55%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.17 $6.17
$2.18 BIF 6,471
183.03%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.07 $7.07
$5.83 BIF 17.3K
21.27%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Burundi
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$0.92 BIF 2,733
17.39%
White Bread (500g)
$3.74 $3.74
$1.12 BIF 3,331
233.93%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.57 $4.57
$1.65 BIF 4,891
176.97%
Eggs
$4.20 $4.20
$3.42 BIF 10.2K
22.81%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.02 $13.02
$10.47 BIF 31.1K
24.36%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.18 $12.18
$10.11 BIF 30.0K
20.47%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.14 $16.14
$10.01 BIF 29.7K
61.24%
Apples (1kg)
$5.31 $5.31
$5.83 BIF 17.3K
-8.92%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$0.57 BIF 1,695
201.75%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$1.70 BIF 5,049
170.00%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.96 $4.96
$1.11 BIF 3,307
346.85%
Potato (1kg)
$3.00 $3.00
$0.43 BIF 1,277
597.67%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$0.52 BIF 1,545
484.62%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.18 $2.18
$0.47 BIF 1,384
363.83%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.19 $2.19
$1.69 BIF 5,025
29.59%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.16 $10.16
$2.41 BIF 7,145
321.58%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.16 $15.16
$16.69 BIF 49.6K
-9.17%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.99 $1.99
$2.04 BIF 6,059
-2.45%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.71 $3.71
$3.23 BIF 9,593
14.86%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Burundi
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.48 $2.48
$1.03 BIF 3,068
140.78%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$30.44 BIF 90.4K
109.79%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$6.93 BIF 20.6K
-46.75%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.76 $1.76
$3.53 BIF 10.5K
-50.14%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.06 $30.06
$29.67 BIF 88.1K
1.31%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.96 $0.96
$1.33 BIF 3,952
-27.82%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.2K $30.2K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
-
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Burundi
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$207 $207
-
-
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.0 $57.0
$6.15 BIF 18.3K
827.32%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.5 $71.5
$19.78 BIF 58.7K
261.43%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Burundi
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.91 $45.91
-
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
-
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Cinema Ticket
$14.13 $14.13
-
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🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Burundi
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,385 $1,385
$106 BIF 313.6K
1211.02%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.2K $22.2K
$10.7K BIF 31.9M
106.92%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Burundi
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.1 $52.1
-
-
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.53 $42.53
-
-
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.9 $89.9
-
-
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$114 $114
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Burundi
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,743 $1,743
$286 BIF 849.3K
509.47%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,422 $1,422
$71.9 BIF 213.4K
1878.65%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,821 $2,821
$481 BIF 1.4M
487.01%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,370 $2,370
$295 BIF 875.5K
703.87%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,338 $3,338
$2,732 BIF 8.1M
22.16%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,615 $2,615
$2,174 BIF 6.5M
20.29%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Burundi
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,230 $4,230
$384 BIF 1.1M
1001.99%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
14.17
-54.06%

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Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

Last update for Burundi: January 10, 2026

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