Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Burkina Faso is 8.36 times less expensive as compared to United Kingdom.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Burkina Faso and United Kingdom. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Burkina Faso and United Kingdom.
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 Indicators  | Burkina Faso  | United Kingdom  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 100,000 XOF (160 USD) | 1,800 GBP (2,286 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 150,000 XOF (240 USD) | 2,800 GBP (3,556 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 250,000 XOF (400 USD) | 3,800 GBP (4,826 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 50,000 XOF (80 USD) | 1,200 GBP (1,524 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 80,000 XOF (128 USD) | 1,800 GBP (2,286 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 130,000 XOF (208 USD) | 2,500 GBP (3,175 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 6 % | 3 % |
Realtor Commission  | 3 % | 1.5 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | 0.5 to 2.0 % |
The average housing cost in Burkina Faso is 14.39 times less expensive than United Kingdom.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 300,000 XOF (480 USD) | 2,000 GBP (2,540 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 120 GBP (152.40 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 100 GBP (127 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 50 GBP (63.50 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 40 GBP (50.80 USD) |
If you lived in Burkina Faso, instead of United Kingdom, you would have to pay 81.46% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Burkina Faso costs 5.29 times less compared to United Kingdom.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 20,000 XOF (32 USD) | 30 GBP (38.10 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 20 GBP (25.40 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 8,000 XOF (12.80 USD) | 20 GBP (25.40 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 50 GBP (63.50 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 49.61% less in Burkina Faso compared to United Kingdom.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 1,500 XOF (2.40 USD) | 2.50 GBP (3.17 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 800 XOF (1.28 USD) | 1.20 GBP (1.52 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 300 XOF (0.48 USD) | 0.80 GBP (1.02 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 400 XOF (0.64 USD) | 1 GBP (1.27 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 1,200 XOF (1.92 USD) | 2.50 GBP (3.17 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 2,500 XOF (4 USD) | 5 GBP (6.35 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 2,000 XOF (3.20 USD) | 8 GBP (10.16 USD) |
In Burkina Faso, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.44 times less expensive than the cost in United Kingdom.
If you lived in Burkina Faso, instead of United Kingdom, you would have to pay 47.81% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 1,000 XOF (1.60 USD) | 2 GBP (2.54 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 600 XOF (0.96 USD) | 1.20 GBP (1.52 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 800 XOF (1.28 USD) | 2 GBP (2.54 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 700 XOF (1.12 USD) | 2 GBP (2.54 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 500 XOF (0.80 USD) | 1 GBP (1.27 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 1,200 XOF (1.92 USD) | 2 GBP (2.54 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 700 XOF (1.12 USD) | 1.50 GBP (1.91 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 1,800 XOF (2.88 USD) | 2.50 GBP (3.17 USD) |
If you lived in Burkina Faso, instead of United Kingdom, you would have to pay 1.54 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 3,500 XOF (5.60 USD) | 15 GBP (19.05 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 8,000 XOF (12.80 USD) | 50 GBP (63.50 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 1,500 XOF (2.40 USD) | 6 GBP (7.62 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 300 XOF (0.48 USD) | 3 GBP (3.81 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 200 XOF (0.32 USD) | 1.50 GBP (1.91 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 2,500 XOF (4 USD) | 10 GBP (12.70 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 3,000 XOF (4.80 USD) | 15 GBP (19.05 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 800 XOF (1.28 USD) | 12 GBP (15.24 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 77.83% less in Burkina Faso compared to United Kingdom.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 4,000 XOF (6.40 USD) | 8 GBP (10.16 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 1,000 XOF (1.60 USD) | 5 GBP (6.35 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 500 XOF (0.80 USD) | 2 GBP (2.54 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 700 XOF (1.12 USD) | 3 GBP (3.81 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 2,000 XOF (3.20 USD) | 15 GBP (19.05 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 3,000 XOF (4.80 USD) | 25 GBP (31.75 USD) |
If you lived in Burkina Faso, instead of United Kingdom, you would have to pay 4.11 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 140 GBP (177.80 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 200 XOF (0.32 USD) | 2.50 GBP (3.17 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | 3,000 XOF (4.80 USD) | 50 GBP (63.50 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 50,000 XOF (80 USD) | 150 GBP (190.50 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 500 XOF (0.80 USD) | 3 GBP (3.81 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 300 XOF (0.48 USD) | 2 GBP (2.54 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 40 GBP (50.80 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 500 XOF (0.80 USD) | 3 GBP (3.81 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 200 XOF (0.32 USD) | 1.50 GBP (1.91 USD) |
If you lived in Burkina Faso, instead of United Kingdom, you would have to pay 3.90 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 5,000,000 XOF (8,000 USD) | 20,000 GBP (25,400 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 25,000 XOF (40 USD) | 200 GBP (254 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 20,000 XOF (32 USD) | 50 GBP (63.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 100,000 XOF (160 USD) | 600 GBP (762 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 50,000 XOF (80 USD) | 150 GBP (190.50 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 8 % | 5 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 750 XOF (1.20 USD) | 1.40 GBP (1.78 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 2,800 XOF (4.48 USD) | 6.50 GBP (8.26 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 3.21 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Burkina Faso compared to that of United Kingdom.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 70 GBP (88.90 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 150 GBP (190.50 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 8,000 XOF (12.80 USD) | 80 GBP (101.60 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 4,000 XOF (6.40 USD) | 50 GBP (63.50 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 8,000 XOF (12.80 USD) | 70 GBP (88.90 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 100 GBP (127 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 50 GBP (63.50 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 200 GBP (254 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 150 GBP (190.50 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 2,000 XOF (3.20 USD) | 30 GBP (38.10 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 2,000 XOF (3.20 USD) | 15 GBP (19.05 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 1,000 XOF (1.60 USD) | 5 GBP (6.35 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 20,000 XOF (32 USD) | 200 GBP (254 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 500 GBP (635 USD) |
If you lived in Burkina Faso, instead of United Kingdom, you would have to pay 12.62 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 200 GBP (254 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 100 GBP (127 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 3,000 XOF (4.80 USD) | 30 GBP (38.10 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 8,000 XOF (12.80 USD) | 100 GBP (127 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 50 GBP (63.50 USD) |
Haircuts  | 1,000 XOF (1.60 USD) | 20 GBP (25.40 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 3,000 XOF (4.80 USD) | 50 GBP (63.50 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 500 XOF (0.80 USD) | 5 GBP (6.35 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 300 XOF (0.48 USD) | 2 GBP (2.54 USD) |
If you lived in Burkina Faso, instead of United Kingdom, you would have to pay 9.65 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 25,000 XOF (40 USD) | 80 GBP (101.60 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 30 GBP (38.10 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 60 GBP (76.20 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 6,000 XOF (9.60 USD) | 40 GBP (50.80 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 50,000 XOF (80 USD) | 300 GBP (381 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 8,000 XOF (12.80 USD) | 50 GBP (63.50 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 7,000 XOF (11.20 USD) | 50 GBP (63.50 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 80 GBP (101.60 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 12,000 XOF (19.20 USD) | 70 GBP (88.90 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 60 GBP (76.20 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 8,000 XOF (12.80 USD) | 50 GBP (63.50 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 1,500 XOF (2.40 USD) | 15 GBP (19.05 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 1,500 XOF (2.40 USD) | 15 GBP (19.05 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 500 XOF (0.80 USD) | 5 GBP (6.35 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 500 XOF (0.80 USD) | 5 GBP (6.35 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 80 GBP (101.60 USD) |
Sportswear  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 50 GBP (63.50 USD) |
If you lived in Burkina Faso, instead of United Kingdom, you would have to pay 4.46 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 4,000 XOF (6.40 USD) | 25 GBP (31.75 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 30 GBP (38.10 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 6,000 XOF (9.60 USD) | 50 GBP (63.50 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 50,000 XOF (80 USD) | 1,200 GBP (1,524 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 40,000 XOF (64 USD) | 1,000 GBP (1,270 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 30 GBP (38.10 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 30,000 XOF (48 USD) | 400 GBP (508 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 50 GBP (63.50 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 20,000 XOF (32 USD) | 200 GBP (254 USD) |
If you lived in Burkina Faso, instead of United Kingdom, you would have to pay 13.94 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 30,000 XOF (48 USD) | 1,500 GBP (1,905 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 60,000 XOF (96 USD) | 3,000 GBP (3,810 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 80,000 XOF (128 USD) | 4,500 GBP (5,715 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 150,000 XOF (240 USD) | 6,000 GBP (7,620 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 300,000 XOF (480 USD) | 9,000 GBP (11,430 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 500,000 XOF (800 USD) | 15,000 GBP (19,050 USD) |
After School Activities  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 100 GBP (127 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 20,000 XOF (32 USD) | 100 GBP (127 USD) |
Tutoring  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 40 GBP (50.80 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 30 GBP (38.10 USD) |
School Supplies  | 3,000 XOF (4.80 USD) | 20 GBP (25.40 USD) |
If you lived in Burkina Faso, instead of United Kingdom, you would have to pay 26.59 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 1,500 XOF (2.40 USD) | 10 GBP (12.70 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 3,000 XOF (4.80 USD) | 20 GBP (25.40 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 30 GBP (38.10 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 4,000 XOF (6.40 USD) | 25 GBP (31.75 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 40 GBP (50.80 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 4,000 XOF (6.40 USD) | 30 GBP (38.10 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 1,000 XOF (1.60 USD) | 10 GBP (12.70 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 1,500 XOF (2.40 USD) | 15 GBP (19.05 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 3,000 XOF (4.80 USD) | 30 GBP (38.10 USD) |
Bowling  | 2,000 XOF (3.20 USD) | 15 GBP (19.05 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 1,500 XOF (2.40 USD) | 10 GBP (12.70 USD) |
Video Games  | 8,000 XOF (12.80 USD) | 50 GBP (63.50 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 5,000 XOF (8 USD) | 10 GBP (12.70 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 2,000 XOF (3.20 USD) | 20 GBP (25.40 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 20,000 XOF (32 USD) | 300 GBP (381 USD) |
If you lived in Burkina Faso, instead of United Kingdom, you would have to pay 7.34 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 30 GBP (38.10 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 50 GBP (63.50 USD) |
Art Classes  | 2,500 XOF (4 USD) | 25 GBP (31.75 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 2,000 XOF (3.20 USD) | 15 GBP (19.05 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 3,000 XOF (4.80 USD) | 40 GBP (50.80 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 3,000 XOF (4.80 USD) | 30 GBP (38.10 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 1,500 XOF (2.40 USD) | 5 GBP (6.35 USD) |
Educational Software  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 20 GBP (25.40 USD) |
If you lived in Burkina Faso, instead of United Kingdom, you would have to pay 3.63 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 150,000 XOF (240 USD) | 3,000 GBP (3,810 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 120,000 XOF (192 USD) | 2,400 GBP (3,048 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 2,000 XOF per hour (3.20 USD) | 53.33 GBP per hour (67.73 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 50,000 XOF (80 USD) | 500 GBP (635 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 18 % | 0 to 20 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 8 % | 12 % |
Pension Contributions  | 7 % | 10 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 40 | 75 |
Median Household Income  | 350,000 XOF (560 USD) | 2,800 GBP (3,556 USD) |
If you lived in Burkina Faso, you would earn 10.34 times less salary as compared to United Kingdom.
Indicators | Burkina Faso | United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 15,000 XOF (24 USD) | 200 GBP (254 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 150 GBP (190.50 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 8,000 XOF (12.80 USD) | 100 GBP (127 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 10,000 XOF (16 USD) | 80 GBP (101.60 USD) |
Professional Services cost 9.78 times less in Burkina Faso, as compared to United Kingdom.
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