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Cost of Living in Gaoua

Gaoua, Sud-Ouest, Burkina Faso

▼ -13% vs Burkina Faso average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)CFA172,406 ($285)
Couple, monthlyCFA305,742 ($505)
Family of four, monthlyCFA395,168 ($653)

Estimated Prices in Gaoua

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantCFA1,857 ($3.07)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeCFA7,427 ($12.28)per meal
CappuccinoCFA557 ($0.92)each
Monthly groceries (single person)CFA42,086 ($69.56)per month
Monthly public transport passCFA6,808 ($11.25)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentCFA17,949 ($29.67)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)CFA5,199 ($8.59)per month
Fitness club membershipCFA5,199 ($8.59)per month
Cinema ticketCFA1,362 ($2.25)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreCFA69,896 ($116)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreCFA48,623 ($80.37)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreCFA145,869 ($241)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Gaoua is CFA112,530 ($186) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of CFA172,406 ($285) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly CFA224,128 ($370) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (CFA48,623 ($80)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Gaoua

9 km away · Sud-Ouest

Batié

59 km away · Sud-Ouest

Diébougou

74 km away · Sud-Ouest

Dano

96 km away · Sud-Ouest

Sidéradougou

118 km away · Cascades

Houndé

137 km away · Hauts-Bassins

139 km away · Boucle du Mouhoun

Fara

147 km away · Boucle du Mouhoun

Other Major Cities in Burkina Faso

Ouagadougou

Centre · pop. 3,063,271

CFA246,934 ($408) / mo

Bobo-Dioulasso

Hauts-Bassins · pop. 903,887

CFA198,349 ($328) / 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

Living in Gaoua

Gaoua is one of the key cities in Burkina Faso. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is CFA172,406 ($285), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around CFA48,623 ($80) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to CFA395,168 ($653) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately CFA305,742 ($505) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Gaoua is CFA112,530 ($186). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least CFA224,128 ($370) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaoua expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated CFA172,406 ($285) per month in Gaoua including rent outside the city centre. That is 13% less than the national average for Burkina Faso.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Gaoua?
A net salary of around CFA224,128 ($370) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Gaoua with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Gaoua is CFA112,530 ($186).
How much is rent in Gaoua?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated CFA69,896 ($116) per month in the city centre and CFA48,623 ($80) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about CFA145,869 ($241).
Is Gaoua cheaper than Burkina Faso on average?
Yes — Gaoua is estimated to be about 13% cheaper than the Burkina Faso average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
What is the cost of groceries in Gaoua?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at CFA42,086 ($70) in Gaoua. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about CFA1,857 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around CFA557 ($1).
How do transport costs in Gaoua compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Gaoua is estimated at CFA6,808 ($11). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Gaoua are estimates based on Burkina Faso national averages adjusted for city size. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.