Cost of living in Turin (Italy) is about the same as in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
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Food | + 1% | |||
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Food in Turin (Italy) is about the same as in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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Turin | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (7,514 Franc) | 6,831 Franc | + 10% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (5,200 Franc) | 4,122 Franc | + 26% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.07 (2,670 Franc) | 3,766 Franc | - 29% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.03 (678 Franc) | 1,252 Franc | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.71 (1,778 Franc) | 1,237 Franc | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.47 (964 Franc) | 1,004 Franc | - 4% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.38 (3,528 Franc) | 3,173 Franc | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.42 (930 Franc) | 1,449 Franc | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.97 (637 Franc) | 650 Franc | - 2% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.12 (732 Franc) | 600 Franc | + 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (4,963 Franc) | 6,581 Franc | - 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.61 (1,059 Franc) | 1,076 Franc | - 2% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.95 (620 Franc) | 213 Franc | + 191% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Turin (Italy) is 5% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,205 (790,686 Franc) | 424,490 Franc | + 86% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €642 (421,343 Franc) | 213,867 Franc | + 97% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €166 (109,197 Franc) | 104,683 Franc | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €577 (378,423 Franc) | 350,722 Franc | + 8% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €379 (248,332 Franc) | 99,394 Franc | + 150% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €83 (54,616 Franc) | 29,841 Franc | + 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (17,275 Franc) | 39,216 Franc | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | €354 (232,456 Franc) | 823,684 Franc | - 72% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €92 (60,516 Franc) | 97,456 Franc | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.43 (3,560 Franc) | 5,727 Franc | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (7,339 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 56% | |||
Clothes in Turin (Italy) is 56% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €69 (45,312 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (18,712 Franc) | 67,777 Franc | - 72% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €78 (51,020 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 66% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €117 (76,880 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | + 28% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Turin (Italy) is 13% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,609 (15,487,757 Franc) | 30,000,000 Franc | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.80 (1,184 Franc) | 708 Franc | + 67% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €36 (23,689 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (11,319 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 12% | |||
Personal Care in Turin (Italy) is 12% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (4,032 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | + 61% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (5,353 Franc) | 3,600 Franc | + 49% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €102 (67,119 Franc) | 22,495 Franc | + 198% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.20 (2,754 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.07 (2,015 Franc) | 3,250 Franc | - 38% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (2,016 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | - 42% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.20 (1,443 Franc) | 2,200 Franc | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.25 (1,477 Franc) | 2,333 Franc | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (10,828 Franc) | 8,072 Franc | + 34% | |
Entertainment | + 45% | |||
Entertainment in Turin (Italy) is 45% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €29 (19,186 Franc) | 9,354 Franc | + 105% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €16 (10,247 Franc) | 3,838 Franc | + 167% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €64 (42,206 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €68 (44,461 Franc) | 19,456 Franc | + 129% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (5,958 Franc) | 3,979 Franc | + 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.52 (996 Franc) | 1,560 Franc | - 36% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.72 (3,097 Franc) | 707 Franc | + 338% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €456 (298,827 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.14 (95 Franc) | 83 Franc | + 15% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €41 (27,099 Franc) | 27,456 Franc | - 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.46 (3,584 Franc) | 725 Franc | + 394% | |
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TOTAL | - 4% |

These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
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