- Cost of Living
- Senegal
- Spain
- Kolda
- Alicante
- Comparison
Cost of living in Kolda, Senegal compared to Alicante, Spain
Currency:
Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Kolda (Senegal) is 10% more expensive than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (€8) | €8 | - 5% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (€8) | €7 | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (€4.58) | €2.90 | + 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,400 Franc (€2.14) | €0.95 | + 125% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,600 Franc (€2.44) | €1.43 | + 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,300 Franc (€1.98) | €1.80 | + 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (€6) | €6 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | €1.45 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | €0.89 | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €0.64 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €3.00 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,200 Franc (€1.83) | €1.60 | + 14% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 250 Franc (€0.38) | €0.87 | - 56% | |
Housing | - 2% | |||
Housing in Kolda (Senegal) is 2% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | - | €700 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 600,000 Franc (€915) | €475 | + 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (€153) | €84 | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | €450 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 400,000 Franc (€610) | €310 | + 97% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €102 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,500 Franc (€10) | €37 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | €326 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €90 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €5.61 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (€3.05) | €9 | - 67% | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Kolda (Senegal) is in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | €92 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | €26 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €75 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €84 | - | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Kolda (Senegal) is 3% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €17,500 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 690 Franc (€1.05) | €1.19 | - 12% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €32 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €11 | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Kolda (Senegal) is 16% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.41 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.35 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 15,000 Franc (€23) | €39 | - 41% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.07 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €2.52 | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €2.77 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.75 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | €1.71 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,000 Franc (€6) | €12 | - 50% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Kolda (Senegal) is 1% cheaper than in Alicante (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (€23) | €26 | - 11% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €16 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €92 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 22,000 Franc (€34) | €30 | + 12% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €7 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €1.58 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.57 | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €485 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.20 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €41 | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | €5.00 | - | |
TOTAL | - 0% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Kolda (Senegal) is about the same as in Alicante (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,200
in Alicante
you would need to make just about €2,191
(1,436,448 Franc)
in Kolda.
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