Cost of living
Bururi compared to Bujumbura
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Overview comparison
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Consumer prices in Bururi are roughly 17% higher than in Bujumbura.
Cost of living
| Item | Bururi | Bujumbura |
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| Total with rent one person | 486 | 473 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,434 | 1,351 |
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| Without rent one person | 295 | 439 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,035 | 1,459 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 145.48 | 163.8 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 327.14 | 432.52 |
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| Food person | 311 | 331 |
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| Food family | 898 | 889 |
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| Transport person | 35.58 | 78.32 |
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| Transport family | 82.22 | 163 |
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| Life expectancy | 76.98 years | 74.29 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Bururi | Bujumbura |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.6 | 2.16 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 15.96 | 12.02 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.59 | 5.32 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.18 | 1.21 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.08 | 2.44 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.57 | 0.53 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Bururi | Bujumbura |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 261.42 | 292.88 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 74.48 | 96.25 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 595.44 | 616.31 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 258.88 | 246.22 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 11.48 | 9.56 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 16.51 | 17.83 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 13.05 | 12.39 |
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Transportation
| Item | Bururi | Bujumbura |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.12 | 16.64 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,368 | 1,077 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 978 | 988 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.28 | 0.33 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.2% | 15.89% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 12.44 | 15.16 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.92 | 0.84 |
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Groceries
| Item | Bururi | Bujumbura |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.9 | 0.69 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.97 | 1.05 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.1 | 2.39 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.4 | 12.53 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.81 | 8.67 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.04 | 7.99 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.53 | 0.5 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 | 0.63 |
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Other
| Item | Bururi | Bujumbura |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 16.46 | 17.84 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.11 | 3.72 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.16 | 13.23 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.35 | 4.48 |
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| Brand Jeans | 18.4 | 17.81 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 48.45 | 64.89 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 103.94 | 120.8 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 12,540 | 8,687 |
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