Travel budget in Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso: calculate your travel budget

Burkina Faso: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Burkina Faso for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 22 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.8 per person
  • $ 0.8 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 493* (309988 F CFA)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 66 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 8.7 per person
  • $ 7.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 1753* (1103284 F CFA)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 107 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 3052* (1921332 F CFA)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Burkina Faso in 2024

Cost of living: Burkina Faso VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Burkina Faso in 2024 is 52% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:




Local prices in Burkina Faso by expense type

Burkina Faso: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Burkina Faso costs 68% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 1.1/person
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

93% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 11/person
($ 10 to $ 12)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.2/person
( $ 7.2)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 2.4)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.6/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 2.4)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Burkina Faso: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Burkina Faso costs 63% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 55/night
($ 55 to $ 240)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 59/night
($ 29 to $ 122)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 73/night
($ 25 to $ 170)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 159/night
($ 121 to $ 218)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 55/night
($ 55 to $ 240)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 453
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 22/month
($ 22 to $ 22)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 137/month
($ 49 to $ 299)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 105/month
($ 25 to $ 222)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 62/month
($ 40 to $ 82)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 94/month
($ 35 to $ 159)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Burkina Faso: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Burkina Faso costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.5)

112% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.9/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.4/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 3.8)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 13/kg
($ 6.3 to $ 20)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 6.3)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.8)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.7 to $ 2.4)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Burkina Faso: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Burkina Faso costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
( $ 0.2)

93% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.6/km
( $ 1.6)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.4)

34% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.5
( $ 0.5)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 76/24hrs
($ 38 to $ 96)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Burkina Faso: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Burkina Faso costs 61% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7.9/ticket
($ 7.9 to $ 10)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 4/hr
( $ 4)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Burkina Faso: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Burkina Faso costs 63% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.6/pack
($ 1.4 to $ 2)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 28
( $ 28)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 18
( $ 18)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Ouagadougou
London → Ouagadougou
London → Ouagadougou
$ 752
(fair price: $ 626)
Montreal → Ouagadougou
Montreal → Ouagadougou
Montreal → Ouagadougou
$ 1240
(fair price: $ 1001)
New York City → Ouagadougou
New York City → Ouagadougou
New York City → Ouagadougou
$ 1091
(fair price: $ 909)
Manchester → Ouagadougou
Manchester → Ouagadougou
Manchester → Ouagadougou
$ 786
(fair price: $ 690)
Toronto → Ouagadougou
Toronto → Ouagadougou
Toronto → Ouagadougou
$ 1409
(fair price: $ 1186)

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About the information on the cost of living in Burkina Faso

The information about the cost of living in Burkina Faso shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Burkina Faso updated on 12-11-2024.

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