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Cost of Living in Bobo-Dioulasso

Bobo-Dioulasso, Hauts-Bassins, Burkina Faso · Population 903,887

▲ +0% vs Burkina Faso average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)CFA198,349 ($328)
Couple, monthlyCFA352,327 ($582)
Family of four, monthlyCFA455,935 ($754)

Estimated Prices in Bobo-Dioulasso

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantCFA2,116 ($3.50)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeCFA8,465 ($13.99)per meal
CappuccinoCFA635 ($1.05)each
Monthly groceries (single person)CFA47,969 ($79.29)per month
Monthly public transport passCFA7,760 ($12.83)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentCFA20,457 ($33.81)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)CFA5,926 ($9.79)per month
Fitness club membershipCFA5,926 ($9.79)per month
Cinema ticketCFA1,552 ($2.57)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreCFA82,315 ($136)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreCFA57,263 ($94.65)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreCFA171,788 ($284)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Bobo-Dioulasso is CFA128,260 ($212) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of CFA198,349 ($328) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly CFA257,853 ($426) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (CFA57,263 ($95)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Sidéradougou

57 km away · Cascades

Bérégadougou

68 km away · Cascades

Orodara

72 km away · Hauts-Bassins

Kouka

80 km away · Boucle du Mouhoun

Banfora

80 km away · Cascades

Moussodougou

83 km away · Cascades

Houndé

91 km away · Hauts-Bassins

Béna

100 km away · Boucle du Mouhoun

Other Major Cities in Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou

Centre · pop. 3,063,271

CFA246,934 ($408) / mo

Koudougou

Centre-Ouest · pop. 160,207

CFA186,340 ($308) / mo

Ouahigouya

Nord · pop. 124,580

CFA186,340 ($308) / mo

Kaya

Centre-Nord · pop. 122,949

CFA186,340 ($308) / mo

Banfora

Cascades · pop. 117,200

CFA186,340 ($308) / mo

Pouytenga

Centre-Est · pop. 99,950

CFA186,340 ($308) / mo

Houndé

Hauts-Bassins · pop. 87,154

CFA186,340 ($308) / mo

Fada Ngourma

Est · pop. 73,200

CFA186,340 ($308) / mo

Living in Bobo-Dioulasso

Bobo-Dioulasso is one of the key cities in Burkina Faso. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is CFA198,349 ($328), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around CFA57,263 ($95) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to CFA455,935 ($754) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately CFA352,327 ($582) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Bobo-Dioulasso is CFA128,260 ($212). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least CFA257,853 ($426) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bobo-Dioulasso expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated CFA198,349 ($328) per month in Bobo-Dioulasso including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Burkina Faso.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Bobo-Dioulasso?
A net salary of around CFA257,853 ($426) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Bobo-Dioulasso with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Bobo-Dioulasso is CFA128,260 ($212).
How much is rent in Bobo-Dioulasso?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated CFA82,315 ($136) per month in the city centre and CFA57,263 ($95) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about CFA171,788 ($284).
Is Bobo-Dioulasso cheaper than Burkina Faso on average?
No — Bobo-Dioulasso is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Burkina Faso average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Bobo-Dioulasso?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at CFA47,969 ($79) in Bobo-Dioulasso. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about CFA2,116 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around CFA635 ($1).
How do transport costs in Bobo-Dioulasso compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Bobo-Dioulasso is estimated at CFA7,760 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Bobo-Dioulasso are estimates based on Burkina Faso national averages adjusted for city size (population 903,887). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.