Bujumbura travel budget

Bujumbura: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Bujumbura

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 54 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.8 per person
  • $ 0.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 965* (2868586 BIF)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 84 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 20 per person

Total budget:

$ 2723* (8101198 BIF)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 121 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 61 per person
  • $ 40 per person

Total budget:

$ 5171* (15385188 BIF)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Bujumbura compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Bujumbura in 2025 is 29% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Bujumbura in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Bujumbura by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bujumbura

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bujumbura is 60% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.1/person
($ 1.1 to $ 3.1)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 12/person
($ 5.9 to $ 46)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.2/person
( $ 4.2)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3.3 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 5.2)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.8 for 330ml
( $ 2.8)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.4/cup
($ 3.4 to $ 3.4)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.6/can
( $ 0.6)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1/bottle
($ 0.6 to $ 1.5)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bujumbura

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bujumbura is 54% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Bujumbura (compared to United States)168168248248349349179179257257626210710713713764646464United StatesBujumbura2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 64/night
($ 64 to $ 247)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 62/night
($ 46 to $ 100)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 107/night
($ 52 to $ 293)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 137/night
($ 98 to $ 190)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 133/night
($ 103 to $ 211)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 64/month
($ 64 to $ 247)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 138/month
($ 51 to $ 304)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 137/month
($ 60 to $ 292)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 64/month
($ 64 to $ 247)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 223/month
($ 131 to $ 332)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Bujumbura

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bujumbura is 50% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 0.8/500g
( $ 0.8)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 1.4 to $ 3.3)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 8.1/kg
( $ 8.1)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 6.7/kg
( $ 6.7)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.1/kg
( $ 1.1)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.6/kg
( $ 0.6)

82% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1
( $ 1.1)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Bujumbura

On average, the price of transport in Bujumbura is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Bujumbura (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91182820.20.2441.51.59191United StatesBujumburaBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire05101520253035404550556065707580859095100
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
( $ 0.2)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 4/km
( $ 4)

113% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.5 to $ 1.5)

49% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.8
( $ 0.8)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 91/24hrs
($ 90 to $ 92)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Bujumbura

On average, budget for leisure activities in Bujumbura is 29% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 20/ticket
( $ 20)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 31/hr
( $ 31)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bujumbura

On average, shopping budget in Bujumbura is 39% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.8/pack
( $ 2.8)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 20
( $ 20)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 59
( $ 59)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Bujumbura
London → Bujumbura
London → Bujumbura
$ 1006
(fair price: $ 832)
Montreal → Bujumbura
Montreal → Bujumbura
Montreal → Bujumbura
$ 1788
(fair price: $ 1557)
Manchester → Bujumbura
Manchester → Bujumbura
Manchester → Bujumbura
$ 1058
(fair price: $ 898)
Toronto → Bujumbura
Toronto → Bujumbura
Toronto → Bujumbura
$ 1705
(fair price: $ 1485)
New York City → Bujumbura
New York City → Bujumbura
New York City → Bujumbura
$ 1519
(fair price: $ 1316)
Dublin → Bujumbura
Dublin → Bujumbura
Dublin → Bujumbura
$ 1363
(fair price: $ 1116)

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About this information on the cost of living in Bujumbura

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

The information about the cost of living in Bujumbura was updated on 30-04-2025.

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