Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States vs Ziguinchor, Senegal
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| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (8,535 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (4,473 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (3,200 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (573 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.84 (2,207 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.40 (2,529 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 (5,556 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.30 (1,895 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (935 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.78 (1,597 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 113% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (8,883 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 154% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.34 (1,344 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.28 (1,312 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 337% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,821 (1,621,536 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 363% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,258 (1,297,775 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 549% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (101,726 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,298 (1,321,160 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,510 (868,031 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $153 (87,872 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $71 (41,066 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $317 (182,106 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $102 (58,624 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (6,606 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (17,170 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $59 (33,767 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $48 (27,836 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (55,510 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $135 (77,337 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 | $20,304 (11,671,873 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (449 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $84 (48,255 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (9,007 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 (4,011 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (6,765 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $167 (96,123 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (4,509 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.45 (2,555 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.47 (3,145 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.80 (2,186 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.38 (1,366 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (16,845 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (27,236 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $26 (15,169 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $139 (79,763 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $114 (65,318 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (7,514 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.96 (2,853 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (4,312 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 331% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $425 (244,489 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.21 (122 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $88 (50,713 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $11 (6,281 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
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These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 53% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, you would need at least 1,715,182 Franc
($2,984)
in Boston, Massachusetts
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,120,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor.
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