Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Burkina Faso instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Burkina Faso
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$1.23
F CFA705
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$7.35
F CFA4,230
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.76
F CFA439
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|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.53
F CFA306
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Burkina Faso
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$0.71
F CFA411
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$8.17
F CFA4,701
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$9.16
F CFA5,271
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$2.86
F CFA1,646
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$8.89
F CFA5,117
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.48
F CFA853
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.50
F CFA286
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.41
F CFA237
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.04
F CFA601
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.20
F CFA688
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|
| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.61
F CFA353
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Burkina Faso
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$4.84
F CFA2,785
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? | ?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? | ?? |
pay (unknown) more for housing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Burkina Faso
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$44.85
F CFA25,806
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$408.47
F CFA235,025
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$285.93
F CFA164,518
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$89.13
F CFA51,282
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Burkina Faso
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$122.54
F CFA70,508
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$15,052.55
F CFA8,660,868
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pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Burkina Faso
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$1.14
F CFA658
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$1.63
F CFA940
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$1.63
F CFA940
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$57.19
F CFA32,904
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$8.17
F CFA4,701
|
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Burkina Faso
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? | ?? | |
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? | ?? | |
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? | ?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? | ?? |
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