Cost of Living in Burkina Faso

Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 3,500.00 CFA 1,000.00-5,000.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 13,500.00 CFA 12,000.00-15,000.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 4,250.00 CFA 4,000.00-4,500.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 600.00 CFA 500.00-700.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 1,050.00 CFA 600.00-1,500.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 833.33 CFA 500.00-1,500.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 466.67 CFA 400.00-500.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 383.33 CFA 250.00-500.00
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1,566.67 CFA 1,120.34-1,600.00
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 480.88 CFA 453.59-508.18
White Rice (1 lb) 254.09 CFA
Eggs (12, Large Size) 1,872.20 CFA 1,200.00-2,400.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 4,535.93 CFA
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5,443.11 CFA
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 3,202.44 CFA 508.18-5,896.71
Apples (1 lb) 1,133.98 CFA 453.59-1,814.37
Bananas (1 lb) 254.09 CFA
Oranges (1 lb) 254.09 CFA
Tomatoes (1 lb) 622.99 CFA 453.59-907.19
Potatoes (1 lb) 565.93 CFA 272.16-1,016.35
Onions (1 lb) 341.73 CFA 226.80-453.59
Lettuce (1 Head) 500.00 CFA
Bottled Water (50 oz) 833.33 CFA 500.00-1,500.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 3,500.00 CFA 3,500.00-6,500.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 783.33 CFA 650.00-1,000.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 1,333.33 CFA 1,000.00-1,500.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 985.17 CFA 850.00-1,120.34
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 100.00 CFA
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) ?
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 300.00 CFA
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) ?
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) ?
Gasoline (1 Liter) 850.00 CFA 850.00-850.00
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 21,500,000.00 CFA 18,000,000.00-25,000,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 21,000,000.00 CFA 20,000,000.00-22,000,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 89,500.00 CFA 70,000.00-109,000.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 20,000.00 CFA
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 28,300.00 CFA 24,900.00-30,000.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 45,000.00 CFA
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 5,000.00 CFA
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 5,000.00 CFA 5,000.00-6,000.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child ?
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 9,912,693.33 CFA 3,500,000.00-13,119,140.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) ?
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) ?
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) ?
Men's Leather Business Shoes ?
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 266,666.67 CFA 250,000.00-300,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 156,666.67 CFA 120,000.00-200,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 716,666.67 CFA 400,000.00-1,250,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 433,333.33 CFA 300,000.00-650,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 12,187.98 CFA
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 6,093.99 CFA
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 292,083.33 CFA
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) ?

Prices in Burkina Faso

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Last update: 23 November 2025
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