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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 156.1% more expensive than Burundi without rent, and 430% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 147.3% more expensive than Burundi without rent, and 291.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Burundi
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.36 $20.36
$1.80 BIF 5,356
1031.11%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 $74.3
$33.87 BIF 100.9K
119.49%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.42 $11.42
$3.82 BIF 11.4K
198.95%
Cappuccino
$5.21 $5.21
$3.35 BIF 9,983
55.52%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.62 $2.62
$1.68 BIF 4,995
55.95%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 $2.15
$1.09 BIF 3,250
97.25%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.84 $5.84
$2.14 BIF 6,381
172.90%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.18 $7.18
$5.83 BIF 17.4K
23.16%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Burundi
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$1.00 BIF 2,973
8.00%
White Bread (500g)
$3.59 $3.59
$1.11 BIF 3,300
223.42%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.71 $4.71
$1.69 BIF 5,034
178.70%
Eggs
$4.38 $4.38
$3.37 BIF 10.1K
29.97%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.67 $12.67
$10.28 BIF 30.6K
23.25%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.40 $12.40
$10.08 BIF 30.0K
23.02%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.39 $16.39
$10.24 BIF 30.5K
60.06%
Apples (1kg)
$5.16 $5.16
$5.73 BIF 17.1K
-9.95%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$0.57 BIF 1,689
201.75%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.47 $4.47
$1.77 BIF 5,265
152.54%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.01 $5.01
$1.12 BIF 3,336
347.32%
Potato (1kg)
$2.91 $2.91
$0.41 BIF 1,212
609.76%
Onion (1kg)
$3.06 $3.06
$0.48 BIF 1,418
537.50%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.16 $2.16
$0.50 BIF 1,500
332.00%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$1.69 BIF 5,041
30.77%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.93 $9.93
$2.50 BIF 7,450
297.20%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.94 $14.94
$17.18 BIF 51.2K
-13.04%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.97 BIF 5,869
-3.05%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.70 $3.70
$3.16 BIF 9,407
17.09%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Burundi
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.55 $2.55
$1.00 BIF 2,983
155.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$65.0 $65.0
$30.05 BIF 89.6K
116.44%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$6.67 BIF 19.9K
-44.68%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$3.61 BIF 10.8K
-50.69%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.24 $30.24
$30.55 BIF 91.1K
-1.01%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.95 $0.95
$1.37 BIF 4,073
-30.66%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.7K $29.7K
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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)
$210 $210
-
-
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$58.3 $58.3
$6.11 BIF 18.2K
854.17%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.1 $72.1
$19.80 BIF 59.0K
264.09%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Burundi
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.90 $45.90
-
-
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.20 $22.20
-
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Cinema Ticket
$14.25 $14.25
-
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🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Burundi
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,367 $1,367
$106 BIF 317.1K
1184.55%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.8K $22.8K
$10.4K BIF 31.0M
118.99%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Burundi
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.0 $53.0
-
-
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.96 $42.96
-
-
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.4 $89.4
-
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 $113
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Burundi
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,766 $1,766
$292 BIF 871.7K
503.79%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,460 $1,460
$72.6 BIF 216.5K
1909.90%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,865 $2,865
$486 BIF 1.4M
490.06%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,360 $2,360
$291 BIF 867.7K
710.53%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,427 $3,427
$2,747 BIF 8.2M
24.78%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,624 $2,624
$2,181 BIF 6.5M
20.32%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Burundi
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,306 $4,306
$386 BIF 1.1M
1016.46%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
14.17
-54.06%

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Last update for United States: April 12, 2026

Last update for Burundi: April 13, 2026

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