- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Senegal
- Dar es Salaam
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 25% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 14,004 Shilling (3,546 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16,632 Shilling (4,212 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,111 Shilling (2,054 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,202 Shilling (811 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,255 Shilling (1,331 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,170 Shilling (549 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,317 Shilling (2,613 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,119 Shilling (1,803 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,301 Shilling (836 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,505 Shilling (634 Franc) | 750 Franc | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 13,018 Shilling (3,297 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,120 Shilling (790 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,059 Shilling (268 Franc) | 300 Franc | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 19% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,845,650 Shilling (973,816 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,488,990 Shilling (630,276 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 215% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 281,780 Shilling (71,354 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,153,300 Shilling (545,270 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 989,341 Shilling (250,526 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 184,217 Shilling (46,648 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 94,372 Shilling (23,897 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,044,280 Shilling (264,438 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 336,522 Shilling (85,216 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,147 Shilling (4,848 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,860 Shilling (9,081 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 98,125 Shilling (24,848 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79,760 Shilling (20,197 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 77,320 Shilling (19,579 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 137,143 Shilling (34,728 Franc) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 27,736,400 Shilling (7,023,562 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 2,085 Shilling (528 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 42,172 Shilling (10,679 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 37,376 Shilling (9,465 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 11,740 Shilling (2,973 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29,341 Shilling (7,430 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 44,809 Shilling (11,347 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 8,339 Shilling (2,112 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,812 Shilling (1,978 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,353 Shilling (2,875 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,770 Shilling (955 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,330 Shilling (843 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,263 Shilling (2,852 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 3% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 39,904 Shilling (10,105 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 25,221 Shilling (6,387 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 53,808 Shilling (13,626 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 79,133 Shilling (20,039 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 11,913 Shilling (3,017 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,315 Shilling (1,346 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,100 Shilling (785 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,167,420 Shilling (295,620 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 275 Shilling (70 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188,143 Shilling (47,643 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,942 Shilling (1,251 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 555 prices entered by 36 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is about the same as in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, you would need at least 1,069,299 Franc
(4,222,717 Shilling)
in Dar es Salaam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,060,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor.
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