Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Burundi
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Economic & Living Costs in Burundi
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
0.97-5.08 BIF
Avg: 3.03 BIF
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
33.9-78.16 BIF
Avg: 56.03 BIF
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
3.69-4 BIF
Avg: 3.85 BIF
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
1.2-4.56 BIF
Avg: 2.88 BIF
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
289.31-677.95 BIF
Avg: 483.63 BIF
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
29.06-168.76 BIF
Avg: 98.91 BIF
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
482.18-2372.81 BIF
Avg: 1427.49 BIF
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
289.31-338.97 BIF
Avg: 314.14 BIF
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
N/A
Avg: N/A
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
7.03-13.56 BIF
Avg: 10.3 BIF
Monthly Transport Pass
N/A
Avg: N/A
Gasoline (1L)
1.33-1.35 BIF
Avg: 1.34 BIF
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
N/A
Avg: N/A
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
20-68.81 BIF
Avg: 44.41 BIF
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
2.6-13.56 BIF
Avg: 8.08 BIF
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
0.48-1 BIF
Avg: 0.74 BIF
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
0.69-2 BIF
Avg: 1.35 BIF
Eggs (12)
1.19-4.88 BIF
Avg: 3.03 BIF
Local Cheese (1kg)
8.47-12.13 BIF
Avg: 10.3 BIF
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
22.66-27.12 BIF
Avg: 24.89 BIF
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
N/A
Avg: N/A
Cinema Ticket
N/A
Avg: N/A
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
N/A
Avg: N/A
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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