In Bujumbura, Burundi, living costs about $546 per month for one person and $1616 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Bujumbura is 41% cheaper overall.
Bujumbura is 72% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Bujumbura is, on average, 94% lower than in New York City.
Bujumbura tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, significantly influence the overall expense of living in Bujumbura.
Food prices in Bujumbura are 10% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport costs are 12% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to the city's affordability.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.58 $ |
| Dinner | 14.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.79 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.38 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.57 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.49 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.82 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.95 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.97 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.29 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.7 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.49 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.46 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.06 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.93 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.59 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.37 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.52 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 17.1 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.85 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 14 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 12 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 11.7 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 8.99 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.1 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.27 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 11 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 17 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 11 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 91 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 305 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 266 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 522 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,296 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 837 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 6 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 14.68% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 19.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.95 $ |
| Haircut | 3.72 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 60.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 16 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 107 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 10,647 $ |