Cost of living in Vancouver (Canada) is 45% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso)
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| Food | + 73% | |||
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| Food in Vancouver (Canada) is 73% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | C$26 (11,535 Franc) | 6,831 Franc | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | C$13 (5,783 Franc) | 4,122 Franc | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | C$9 (4,168 Franc) | 3,766 Franc | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$3.15 (1,407 Franc) | 1,252 Franc | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | C$7 (2,921 Franc) | 1,237 Franc | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$4.74 (2,115 Franc) | 1,004 Franc | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$10 (4,284 Franc) | 3,173 Franc | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$4.64 (2,069 Franc) | 1,449 Franc | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.57 (1,593 Franc) | 650 Franc | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | C$3.63 (1,618 Franc) | 600 Franc | + 170% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$21 (9,354 Franc) | 6,581 Franc | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | C$3.41 (1,520 Franc) | 1,076 Franc | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.09 (1,379 Franc) | 213 Franc | + 546% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Vancouver (Canada) is 135% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | C$4,588 (2,047,164 Franc) | 424,490 Franc | + 382% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | C$2,869 (1,280,314 Franc) | 213,867 Franc | + 499% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$157 (70,020 Franc) | 104,683 Franc | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | C$2,485 (1,108,750 Franc) | 350,722 Franc | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | C$1,937 (864,497 Franc) | 99,394 Franc | + 770% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | C$110 (49,019 Franc) | 29,841 Franc | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | C$75 (33,313 Franc) | 39,216 Franc | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | C$407 (181,585 Franc) | 823,684 Franc | - 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | C$269 (120,249 Franc) | 97,456 Franc | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$13 (5,587 Franc) | 5,727 Franc | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$27 (12,008 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Vancouver (Canada) is 48% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | C$84 (37,287 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | C$61 (27,203 Franc) | 67,777 Franc | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | C$125 (55,995 Franc) | 150,000 Franc | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | C$160 (71,416 Franc) | 60,000 Franc | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Vancouver (Canada) is 25% cheaper than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$29,689 (13,247,975 Franc) | 30,000,000 Franc | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.99 (889 Franc) | 708 Franc | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | C$122 (54,292 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | C$22 (9,883 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Vancouver (Canada) is 36% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | C$11 (4,956 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | + 98% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | C$21 (9,270 Franc) | 3,600 Franc | + 157% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | C$156 (69,394 Franc) | 22,495 Franc | + 208% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | C$10 (4,678 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$6 (2,883 Franc) | 3,250 Franc | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$8 (3,586 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$3.25 (1,451 Franc) | 2,200 Franc | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.21 (1,432 Franc) | 2,333 Franc | - 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$27 (12,102 Franc) | 8,072 Franc | + 50% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Vancouver (Canada) is 96% more expensive than in Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso) | ||||
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| Vancouver | Ouagadougou | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$82 (36,416 Franc) | 9,354 Franc | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$33 (14,923 Franc) | 3,838 Franc | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$291 (129,628 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | C$112 (50,032 Franc) | 19,456 Franc | + 157% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$15 (6,497 Franc) | 3,979 Franc | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.11 (2,279 Franc) | 1,560 Franc | + 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | C$8 (3,382 Franc) | 707 Franc | + 379% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | C$507 (226,012 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.39 (176 Franc) | 83 Franc | + 114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | C$75 (33,658 Franc) | 27,456 Franc | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | C$15 (6,510 Franc) | 725 Franc | + 798% | |
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TOTAL | + 45% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 713 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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