Pouytenga, Centre-Est, Burkina Faso · Population 99,950
▼ -6% vs Burkina Faso average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | CFA1,997 ($3.30) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | CFA7,986 ($13.20) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | CFA599 ($0.99) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | CFA45,254 ($74.80) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | CFA7,321 ($12.10) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | CFA19,300 ($31.90) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | CFA5,590 ($9.24) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | CFA5,590 ($9.24) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | CFA1,464 ($2.42) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | CFA76,533 ($127) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | CFA53,240 ($88.00) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | CFA159,720 ($264) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Pouytenga is CFA121,000 ($200) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of CFA186,340 ($308) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly CFA242,242 ($400) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (CFA53,240 ($88)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.
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CFA186,340 ($308) / moPouytenga is one of the key cities in Burkina Faso. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is CFA186,340 ($308), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around CFA53,240 ($88) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to CFA427,783 ($707) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately CFA330,754 ($547) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Pouytenga is CFA121,000 ($200). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least CFA242,242 ($400) per month.