Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
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| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (7,449 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (4,498 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 150% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.58 (2,048 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 (586 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.68 (1,536 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.87 (2,791 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.42 (3,106 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.82 (2,189 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.26 (2,441 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.53 (1,450 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (7,163 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 105% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.29 (1,313 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.76 (1,581 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 427% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,944 (2,259,769 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 546% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,583 (1,480,248 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 640% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (105,696 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,933 (1,107,798 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,394 (798,533 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $92 (52,848 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (29,630 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $331 (189,878 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $114 (65,350 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (7,271 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (14,064 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (26,765 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (22,622 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (52,733 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $117 (66,909 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 (10,887,000 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (499 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (42,975 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (8,978 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 (3,998 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (6,743 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $167 (95,811 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (4,494 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.45 (2,547 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.35 (3,064 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.48 (1,995 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.38 (1,361 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (16,790 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 | $45 (25,660 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 267% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (13,752 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $149 (85,489 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (34,380 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (7,294 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (2,252 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (2,865 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 187% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (244,226 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (34 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (33,727 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (5,730 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
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These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 61% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, you would need at least 1,792,265 Franc
($3,128)
in Boston, Massachusetts
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,110,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor.
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