Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
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| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (6,878 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (4,187 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.58 (1,892 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (534 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.68 (1,418 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.87 (2,577 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.42 (2,868 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.82 (2,021 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.26 (2,254 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.53 (1,339 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (6,614 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.00 (1,058 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.76 (1,460 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 387% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 87% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,944 (2,086,678 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 496% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,583 (1,366,866 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 583% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (97,600 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,933 (1,022,944 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,394 (737,368 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $92 (48,800 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (27,360 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $338 (179,044 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $119 (62,859 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (6,714 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (14,774 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (24,715 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (20,889 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (48,694 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $117 (61,784 Franc) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,000 (10,053,090 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (460 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (39,683 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (8,341 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (3,686 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (6,227 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $157 (82,873 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (4,259 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.04 (2,140 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (2,741 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.59 (1,899 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.38 (1,261 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (12,583 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (25,632 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 266% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (12,699 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $190 (100,310 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (31,747 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (7,069 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (2,079 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (2,646 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 165% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (225,737 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (32 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (31,143 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (5,291 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,057 prices entered by 373 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, you would need at least 1,545,796 Franc
($2,922)
in Boston, Massachusetts
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
983,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor.
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