Cost of living comparison
Burkina Faso is 56.4% more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 59.2% less in Burkina Faso
- Groceries
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pay 51.7% more in Burkina Faso
- Transportation
-
pay 59.1% less in Burkina Faso
- Housing
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pay 43.4% less in Burkina Faso
- Childcare
-
pay 5.6 times more in Burkina Faso
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 16.7% less in Burkina Faso
The cost of childcare and groceries in Burkina Faso are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including restaurants, transportation, housing, and entertainment and sports are lower in Burkina Faso. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Burkina Faso.
If you lived in Burkina Faso instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 59.2% less for restaurants
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Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Burkina Faso
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$1.23
F CFA720
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$7.35
F CFA4,321
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$0.76
F CFA448
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.53
F CFA312
|
|
pay 51.7% more for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Burkina Faso
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$0.71
F CFA420
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$8.17
F CFA4,801
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$9.16
F CFA5,384
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$2.86
F CFA1,682
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$8.89
F CFA5,226
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$1.48
F CFA871
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.50
F CFA292
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$0.41
F CFA242
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$1.04
F CFA613
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$1.20
F CFA702
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.61
F CFA361
|
|
pay 59.1% less for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Burkina Faso
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$4.84
F CFA2,844
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
?? | |
pay 43.4% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Burkina Faso
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$44.85
F CFA26,357
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$408.47
F CFA240,046
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$285.93
F CFA168,032
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$89.13
F CFA52,377
|
|
pay 5.6 times more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Burkina Faso
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$122.54
F CFA72,014
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$15,052.55
F CFA8,845,872
|
|
pay 16.7% less for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Burkina Faso
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$1.14
F CFA672
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$1.63
F CFA960
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$1.63
F CFA960
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$57.19
F CFA33,606
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$8.17
F CFA4,801
|
|
pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Burkina Faso
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
?? | |
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
?? | |
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
?? | |
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
?? |
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