Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Burundi 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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Burundi
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$1.84
BIF5,478
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$3.69
BIF11,003
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.49
BIF1,467
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.66
BIF1,960
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pay (unknown) more for groceries
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Burundi
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$0.73
BIF2,168
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| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$6.06
BIF18,065
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$2.75
BIF8,202
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|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$2.05
BIF6,105
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$3.19
BIF9,505
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.64
BIF7,866
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.22
BIF656
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.66
BIF1,967
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.44
BIF1,311
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.22
BIF656
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| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.26
BIF787
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pay (unknown) more for transportation
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Burundi
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? | ?? | |
| 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
|
Burundi
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? | ?? | |
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$289.31
BIF862,040
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$73.09
BIF217,789
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? | ?? |
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Burundi
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$105.93
BIF315,633
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$10,592.87
BIF31,563,290
|
pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Burundi
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$1.23
BIF3,668
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$2.95
BIF8,803
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$2.43
BIF7,226
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? | ?? | |
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? | ?? |
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Burundi
|
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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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