Bujumbura

Bujumbura is the economic capital, largest city and main port of Burundi. Public transport in Bujumbura mainly consists of taxis and mini-buses, locally known as the Hiace.

Founded: 1871
Population: 1m
Area: 127 km²
Average salary: $358.89
Elevation: 774 m
Timezone: UTC+2

Cost of Living in Bujumbura

Last Update: May 2023

Rent Per Month

Price

Range

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

$215.33

$143.55$287.11

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

$81.35

$28.71$167.48

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

$583.80

$478.52$794.38

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

$263.18

$239.26$287.11

Buy Apartment Price

Price

Range

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

$23,925.76

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

$7,177.73

Utilities (Monthly)

Price

Range

1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans)

$0.11

$0.06$0.10

Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment

$14.36

Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL)

$14.36

Markets

Price

Range

Apples (1kg)

$5.42

$4.79$5.74

Banana (1kg)

$0.67

$0.38$0.96

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

$6.54

$5.26$7.18

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

$19.14

$16.75$23.93

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

$7.10

$3.83$7.18

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

$2.39

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

$1.12

$0.48$1.67

Eggs (regular) (12)

$2.64

$1.18$6.22

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.55

$2.39$2.87

Lettuce (1 head)

$0.80

$0.48$0.96

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

$0.67

$0.24$1.29

Local Cheese (1kg)

$7.98

$2.39$11.96

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

$0.79

$0.48$0.96

Onion (1kg)

$1.13

$0.57$1.20

Oranges (1kg)

$1.28

$0.96$1.44

Potato (1kg)

$0.59

$0.48$0.72

Rice (white), (1kg)

$1.27

$0.86$1.67

Tomato (1kg)

$1.12

$0.96$1.20

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

$0.80

$0.72$0.96

Transportation

Price

Range

Gasoline (1 liter)

$1.15

$1.15$1.15

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

$14.36

$14.36$14.36

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

$0.24

$0.24$0.38

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

$2.39

$1.91$2.87

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

$0.96

$0.96$0.96

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

$0.96

$0.96$0.96

Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car)

$21,533.19

Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car)

$13,398.43

Clothing And Shoes

Price

Range

1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)

$23.93

$23.93$23.93

1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes

$86.13

$86.13$86.13

1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range)

$47.85

$47.85$47.85

1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...)

$71.78

Restaurants

Price

Range

Cappuccino (regular)

$2.15

$1.10$2.87

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.43

$0.38$0.48

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

$0.57

$0.48$1.20

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

$2.44

$1.91$3.11

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

$3.23

$2.87$3.59

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

$20.82

$14.30$21.53

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

$1.91

$0.96$3.83

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

$0.67

$0.48$0.81

Childcare

Price

Range

International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child

$11,962.88

Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child

$478.52

Sports And Leisure

Price

Range

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

$23.93

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

$19.14

$19.14$19.14

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

$37.32

Salaries And Financing

Price

Range

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

$358.89

Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate

1515

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