Cost of living
Egypt compared to Burkina Faso
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Overview comparison
EgyptBurkina Faso
Consumer prices in Burkina Faso are roughly 80% higher than in Egypt.
Cost of living
| Item | Egypt | Burkina Faso |
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| Total with rent one person | 407 | 652 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,039 | 1,892 |
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| Without rent one person | 258 | 428 |
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| Without rent one family | 606 | 1,100 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 97.93 | 448.85 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 225.24 | 665.87 |
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| Food person | 136 | 254 |
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| Food family | 347 | 840 |
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| Transport person | 24.75 | 50.39 |
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| Transport family | 71.78 | 126.07 |
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| Life expectancy | 71.81 years | 61.29 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Egypt | Burkina Faso |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.9 | 4.62 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 16.51 | 16.68 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 3.24 | 8.43 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.81 | 1.05 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.47 | 1.54 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.29 | 0.65 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Egypt | Burkina Faso |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 182.35 | 477.06 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 98.84 | 256.83 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 249.3 | 599.43 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 171.02 | 375.04 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 9.89 | 69.22 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 16.71 | 81.42 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 7.2 | 53.92 |
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Transportation
| Item | Egypt | Burkina Faso |
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| Local transport ticket | 13.09 | 13.8 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.17 | 0.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 24.29% | 6.25% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 2.74 | 5.1 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.31 | 1.11 |
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Groceries
| Item | Egypt | Burkina Faso |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.99 | 2.23 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.62 | 0.66 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.54 | 1.88 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.77 | 11.34 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4 | 11.44 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.37 | 2.95 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.49 | 1.04 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.12 | 0.64 |
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Other
| Item | Egypt | Burkina Faso |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 14.31 | 45.52 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.22 | 7.94 |
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| Doctors visit | 11.13 | 42.07 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.94 | 8.24 |
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| Brand Jeans | 30.3 | 28.4 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 93.89 | 70.22 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 84.22 | 143.83 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 1,374 | 17,892 |
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