- Cost of Living
- France
- Senegal
- Caen
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Caen, France compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
Food | + 11% | |||
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Food in Caen (France) is 11% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (8,522 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (5,244 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 191% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.16 (3,380 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.26 (824 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 37% | |
12 eggs, large | €1.80 (1,180 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.67 (1,093 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 9% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €6 (4,253 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.40 (918 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.36 (1,548 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.20 (787 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 5% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.00 (3,278 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | - 6% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.23 (1,464 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.13 (743 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 148% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Caen (France) is 13% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €767 (502,559 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €617 (404,232 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 102% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €63 (40,969 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €450 (294,979 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €375 (245,816 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €53 (34,960 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €26 (16,715 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 67% | |
40” flat screen TV | €400 (262,203 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Caen (France) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €60 (39,330 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €40 (26,220 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €90 (58,996 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €103 (67,734 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Caen (France) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,000 (13,110,165 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.31 (859 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €50 (32,775 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Caen (France) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.25 (2,130 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €24 (15,447 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €6.00 (3,933 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.69 (1,762 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.45 (2,915 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.50 (983 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (1,344 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (11,177 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 27% | |||
Entertainment in Caen (France) is 27% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €33 (21,407 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 206% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (12,455 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €60 (39,330 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (32,775 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (4,942 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.57 (1,029 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.00 (3,278 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 228% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (98 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €43 (28,403 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (4,326 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on April 06, 2018.
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Cost of living in Caen (France) is about the same as in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, you would need at least 1,070,045 Franc
(€1,632)
in Caen
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,040,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor.
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