Ouagadougou travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Ouagadougou

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 24 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.1 per person
  • $ 0.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 495* (291914 F CFA)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 71 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.9 per person
  • $ 9.3 per person
  • $ 8.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 1733* (1023442 F CFA)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 112 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 26 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 3265* (1928318 F CFA)

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



Cost of living in Ouagadougou compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Ouagadougou in 2024 is 53% 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 Ouagadougou in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Ouagadougou by expense type

Restaurant budget in Ouagadougou

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Ouagadougou is 76% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 1.2/person
($ 0.9 to $ 1.7)

93% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 13/person
( $ 13)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 2.2/person
( $ 2.2)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.2 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 1.2)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 2.6)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 0.9/cup
( $ 0.9)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.4/bottle
( $ 0.4)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Ouagadougou

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Ouagadougou is 63% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 58/night
($ 58 to $ 256)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 64/night
($ 31 to $ 136)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 78/night
($ 27 to $ 182)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 166/night
($ 128 to $ 231)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 321
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 58/night
($ 58 to $ 256)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 484
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 24/month
($ 24 to $ 24)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 152/month
($ 51 to $ 342)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 109/month
($ 28 to $ 234)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 66/month
($ 43 to $ 87)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Family room
Family room
$ 101/month
($ 38 to $ 169)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Supermarket food budget in Ouagadougou

On average, the price of supermarket food in Ouagadougou is 33% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.4/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 2.7)

137% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 1)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.6/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 3.6)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.8/kg
( $ 6.8)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 1.7)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3/kg
($ 1 to $ 4)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.8 to $ 0.9)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Ouagadougou

On average, the price of transport in Ouagadougou is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.2/ticket
( $ 0.2)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.7/km
( $ 1.7)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)

39% 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)
$ 0.6
( $ 0.6)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 81/24hrs
($ 41 to $ 103)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Ouagadougou

On average, budget for leisure activities in Ouagadougou is 59% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.4/ticket
($ 8.4 to $ 8.4)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 4.2/hr
( $ 4.2)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Ouagadougou

On average, shopping budget in Ouagadougou is 62% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.7/pack
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 14
( $ 14)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 31
( $ 31)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Ouagadougou
London → Ouagadougou
London → Ouagadougou
$ 802
(fair price: $ 664)
Montreal → Ouagadougou
Montreal → Ouagadougou
Montreal → Ouagadougou
$ 1320
(fair price: $ 1066)
New York City → Ouagadougou
New York City → Ouagadougou
New York City → Ouagadougou
$ 1162
(fair price: $ 965)
Manchester → Ouagadougou
Manchester → Ouagadougou
Manchester → Ouagadougou
$ 841
(fair price: $ 739)
Toronto → Ouagadougou
Toronto → Ouagadougou
Toronto → Ouagadougou
$ 1514
(fair price: $ 1283)

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About this information on the cost of living in Ouagadougou

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

The information about the cost of living in Ouagadougou was updated on 22-09-2024.

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