Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts, United States compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
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| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (7,339 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (4,413 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.58 (2,018 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.04 (590 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.68 (1,513 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.87 (2,749 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.42 (3,060 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.82 (2,156 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $4.26 (2,405 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.53 (1,428 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (7,057 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 102% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.03 (1,146 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.76 (1,558 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 419% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $3,944 (2,226,326 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 536% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,583 (1,458,341 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 629% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $184 (104,131 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,933 (1,091,403 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,394 (786,715 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $92 (52,066 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $52 (29,191 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $330 (186,506 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $94 (53,156 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (6,979 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (14,790 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (26,369 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $39 (22,287 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 (51,953 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $117 (65,919 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 (10,725,880 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.87 (491 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (42,339 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (8,899 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 (3,933 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (6,643 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $157 (88,419 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (4,544 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.18 (2,358 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.18 (2,924 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.59 (2,026 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.49 (1,405 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (13,425 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (26,964 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 285% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (13,548 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (109,602 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (33,871 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (7,365 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.93 (2,219 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (2,823 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 182% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (240,845 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (34 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (33,228 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $10 (5,645 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 62% | |||
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These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 62% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, you would need at least 1,670,315 Franc
($2,959)
in Boston, Massachusetts
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,030,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor.
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