Cost of living in San Diego, California, United States vs Saint-Louis, Senegal
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Food | ||||
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Food in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Saint-Louis (Senegal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (8,871 Franc) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (4,734 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.35 (2,911 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (502 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $3.82 (2,079 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.19 (2,277 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (4,062 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.06 (1,663 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.47 (799 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.61 (1,420 Franc) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $11 (6,052 Franc) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.19 (1,190 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.57 (1,400 Franc) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Saint-Louis (Senegal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,325 (1,808,680 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,093 (1,138,684 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $185 (100,441 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,340 (1,273,183 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,633 (888,303 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $112 (61,014 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (33,550 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $321 (174,682 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (72,931 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (5,839 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (13,510 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Saint-Louis (Senegal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $54 (29,279 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (20,997 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (49,198 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $137 (74,649 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Saint-Louis (Senegal) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,457 (12,760,608 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 (465 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $73 (39,869 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (8,641 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in San Diego, California (United States) is about the same as in Saint-Louis (Senegal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (4,020 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (8,328 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $99 (53,749 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (4,053 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.20 (1,742 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (3,804 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.08 (2,218 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.57 (856 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (13,165 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 55% | |||
Entertainment in San Diego, California (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Saint-Louis (Senegal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (23,617 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $28 (15,145 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $279 (151,696 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (48,246 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (7,897 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.06 (2,750 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (4,792 Franc) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $421 (229,165 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.69 (375 Franc) | 30 Franc | + 1150% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $52 (28,342 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (5,120 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 55% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in San Diego, California (United States) is 55% more expensive than in Saint-Louis (Senegal)
For example, you would need at least 8,373,942 Franc ($15,393) in San Diego, California to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,410,000 Franc in Saint-Louis.
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