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What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Burundi
Spending runs from BIF 20,900 a month in the poorest fifth to BIF 141,000 in the richest
Per person, whole country
BIF 47,800
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
BIF 20,900richest 20%
BIF 141,000
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Key facts
The cost of living in Burundi in numbers
Typical spending takes 16% of the average wage
A typical person spends BIF 47,800 a month while the average take-home wage is BIF 299,000, so 84% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
How living costs in Burundi compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Burundi against other countries
Cheaper than 67% of countries
Where Burundi sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs BIF 2,990,000 at world-middle prices costs BIF 2,590,000 here.
Data source: household consumption 2023 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Burundi?
A typical person in Burundi spends about BIF 47,800 a month — around BIF 574,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Burundi?
By spending, Burundi ranks #184 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about BIF 47,800 a month, the poorest 20% about BIF 20,900 and the richest 20% about BIF 141,000. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Burundi in US dollars?
The cost of living in Burundi is about $16 a month, or roughly $192 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Burundi?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about BIF 20,900 a month per person, a typical one around BIF 47,800, and a comfortable life around BIF 68,800. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Burundi enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about BIF 47,800 a month, while the average take-home pay in Burundi is about BIF 299,000. For more on incomes, see salaries in Burundi.
Is Burundi an expensive country to live in?
No. Burundi is more expensive than 1% of countries worldwide and ranks 52nd of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
What currency is used in Burundi?
Burundi uses the Burundian Franc (BIF). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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