Cost of Living in Burundi
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 2.70 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 33.90 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 3.85 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 2.19 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 5.86 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2.98 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.73 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.11 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 0.95 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.03 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.75 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.40 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 4.67 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.47 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 4.56 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.66 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.25 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.78 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 0.50 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.19 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.23 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 0.49 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 1.66 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 16.95 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.02 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.21 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 2.43 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.02 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 30.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 6.75 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 5.65 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 30.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.35 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ? | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | ? | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | ? | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 8.72 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 44.41 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 27.12 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | ? | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 1.69 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 105.93 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 10,592.87 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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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 | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 483.63 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 111.14 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,427.49 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 314.14 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 254.36 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 200.36 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 379.55 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 14.17 |
Prices in Burundi
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Last update: 11 November 2025
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Last update: 11 November 2025
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