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:

  • $ 25 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.6 per person
  • $ 0.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 555* (309288 F CFA)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 74 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 9.8 per person
  • $ 8.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 1975* (1100806 F CFA)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 125 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 18 per person

Total budget:

$ 3504* (1953616 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 2025

Cost of living: Burkina Faso VS Belgium

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Burkina Faso in 2025 is 48% less than in Belgium.

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices Belgium in in Belgium and Belgium by types of expenses:

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Local prices in Burkina Faso by expense type

Burkina Faso: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Burkina Faso costs 63% less than in Belgium.
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 1.3/person
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

94% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 24
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 13/person
($ 11 to $ 14)

74% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.1/person
( $ 8.1)

31% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.3 for 500ml
($ 0.9 to $ 1.3)

76% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.3
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

24% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.8/cup
($ 0.9 to $ 2.7)

55% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)

73% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

79% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9

Burkina Faso: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Burkina Faso costs 47% less than in Belgium.
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 61/night
($ 61 to $ 270)

42% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 106
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 65/night
($ 32 to $ 127)

55% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 84/night
($ 29 to $ 195)

46% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 155
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 188/night
($ 140 to $ 256)

1% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 187
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 61/night
($ 61 to $ 270)

75% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 244
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 25/month
($ 25 to $ 25)

79% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 122
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 152/month
($ 54 to $ 344)

23% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 197
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 124/month
($ 30 to $ 260)

36% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 194
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 70/month
($ 45 to $ 92)

59% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 169
Family room
Family room
$ 106/month
($ 39 to $ 180)

59% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 258

Burkina Faso: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Burkina Faso costs 8% less than in Belgium.
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Milk
Milk
$ 2.5/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.8)

84% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1.3
Bread
Bread
$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

77% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.9
Rice
Rice
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

62% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.7/12 eggs
($ 2.1 to $ 4.3)

33% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 15/kg
($ 7.2 to $ 23)

18% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 7.2)

31% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.6)

28% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 4.3)

7% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.1
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)

14% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1

Burkina Faso: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Burkina Faso costs 41% less than in Belgium.
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
( $ 0.2)

94% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
( $ 1.8)

39% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.5)

28% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.6
( $ 0.6)

90% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 87/24hrs
($ 43 to $ 108)

46% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 60

Burkina Faso: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Burkina Faso costs 59% less than in Belgium.
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.9/ticket
($ 8.9 to $ 11)

40% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 4.5/hr
( $ 4.5)

79% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 22

Burkina Faso: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Burkina Faso costs 71% less than in Belgium.
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.8/pack
($ 1.5 to $ 2.2)

85% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 31
( $ 31)

71% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 107
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 20
( $ 20)

57% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Ouagadougou
London → Ouagadougou
London → Ouagadougou
$ 859
(fair price: $ 714)
Montreal → Ouagadougou
Montreal → Ouagadougou
Montreal → Ouagadougou
$ 1394
(fair price: $ 1154)
New York City → Ouagadougou
New York City → Ouagadougou
New York City → Ouagadougou
$ 1226
(fair price: $ 1026)
Manchester → Ouagadougou
Manchester → Ouagadougou
Manchester → Ouagadougou
$ 890
(fair price: $ 792)
Toronto → Ouagadougou
Toronto → Ouagadougou
Toronto → Ouagadougou
$ 1564
(fair price: $ 1306)
Dublin → Ouagadougou
Dublin → Ouagadougou
Dublin → Ouagadougou
$ 1011
(fair price: $ 884)

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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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