Cost of Living in Bujumbura, Burundi
Burundi · East Africa
Monthly budget from $280 — full breakdown for 2026.
Budget
$280
/mo
Standard
$600
/mo
Comfort
$1,425
/mo
Monthly cost breakdown
| Housing | Food | Transport | Leisure | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | $150 | $80 | $18 | $32 | $280/mo |
| Standard | $320 | $160 | $42 | $78 | $600/mo |
| Comfort | $770 | $325 | $110 | $220 | $1,425/mo |
Data: World Bank, IMF, OECD. Updated daily.
About this city
Small Central African lake city on Lake Tanganyika with hippo watching and ultra-low costs
Internet: 8 Mbps
Safety: 2.5/5
Nomad score: 2.2/5