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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 151.8% more expensive than Burundi without rent, and 417.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 150% more expensive than Burundi without rent, and 288.5% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Burundi
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$19.97 $19.97
$1.80 BIF 5,362
1009.44%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.7 $74.7
$34.32 BIF 102.0K
117.54%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.40 $11.40
$3.76 BIF 11.2K
203.19%
Cappuccino
$5.37 $5.37
$3.49 BIF 10.4K
53.87%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.63 $2.63
$1.67 BIF 4,979
57.49%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 $2.06
$1.14 BIF 3,388
80.70%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.90 $5.90
$2.25 BIF 6,678
162.22%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.02 $7.02
$5.99 BIF 17.8K
17.20%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Burundi
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 $1.09
$0.94 BIF 2,782
15.96%
White Bread (500g)
$3.55 $3.55
$1.16 BIF 3,436
206.03%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.73 $4.73
$1.61 BIF 4,800
193.79%
Eggs
$4.30 $4.30
$3.35 BIF 9,958
28.36%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.01 $13.01
$10.31 BIF 30.7K
26.19%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.22 $12.22
$9.76 BIF 29.0K
25.20%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.36 $16.36
$10.01 BIF 29.8K
63.44%
Apples (1kg)
$5.21 $5.21
$5.85 BIF 17.4K
-10.94%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 $1.70
$0.58 BIF 1,716
193.10%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$1.70 BIF 5,046
170.00%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.97 $4.97
$1.13 BIF 3,353
339.82%
Potato (1kg)
$2.98 $2.98
$0.41 BIF 1,205
626.83%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$0.52 BIF 1,532
484.62%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.26 $2.26
$0.50 BIF 1,501
352.00%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.17 $2.17
$1.68 BIF 5,002
29.17%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.83 $9.83
$2.45 BIF 7,283
301.22%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.17 $15.17
$16.82 BIF 50.0K
-9.81%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$2.03 BIF 6,038
-5.91%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.58 $3.58
$3.22 BIF 9,575
11.18%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Burundi
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.49 $2.49
$1.00 BIF 2,976
149.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$66.1 $66.1
$30.55 BIF 90.8K
116.40%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.82 $3.82
$6.69 BIF 19.9K
-42.90%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$3.47 BIF 10.3K
-48.70%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$29.48 $29.48
$30.39 BIF 90.3K
-2.99%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 $0.91
$1.32 BIF 3,931
-31.06%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.5K $29.5K
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-
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K $26.1K
-
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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)
$206 $206
-
-
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$56.9 $56.9
$6.18 BIF 18.4K
821.04%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.8 $72.8
$20.14 BIF 59.9K
261.27%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Burundi
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.23 $45.23
-
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.84 $21.84
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Cinema Ticket
$13.79 $13.79
-
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🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Burundi
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,355 $1,355
$108 BIF 320.3K
1157.48%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.6K $22.6K
$10.8K BIF 32.0M
109.43%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Burundi
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.3 $51.3
-
-
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.37 $42.37
-
-
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.6 $88.6
-
-
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 $115
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Burundi
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,763 $1,763
$285 BIF 848.0K
518.25%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,432 $1,432
$74.1 BIF 220.4K
1832.91%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,827 $2,827
$483 BIF 1.4M
485.48%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,358 $2,358
$294 BIF 873.4K
702.70%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,391 $3,391
$2,746 BIF 8.2M
23.48%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,614 $2,614
$2,176 BIF 6.5M
20.14%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Burundi
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,326 $4,326
$384 BIF 1.1M
1027.50%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
14.17
-54.06%

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Last update for United States: March 3, 2026

Last update for Burundi: March 1, 2026

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