- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Senegal
- Dar es Salaam
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 21% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,520 Shilling (3,863 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16,506 Shilling (4,108 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 128% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,964 Shilling (1,982 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,887 Shilling (719 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,388 Shilling (1,341 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Shilling (622 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11,130 Shilling (2,770 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,585 Shilling (1,888 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,643 Shilling (907 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,516 Shilling (626 Franc) | 750 Franc | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,148 Shilling (3,770 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 3,216 Shilling (800 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,543 Shilling (384 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 17% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,845,650 Shilling (957,207 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,488,990 Shilling (619,526 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 281,780 Shilling (70,137 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 2,153,300 Shilling (535,970 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 989,341 Shilling (246,253 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 184,217 Shilling (45,853 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 90,866 Shilling (22,617 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,083,300 Shilling (269,640 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 332,121 Shilling (82,667 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,532 Shilling (5,111 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,860 Shilling (8,926 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72,745 Shilling (18,107 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 79,191 Shilling (19,711 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 82,468 Shilling (20,527 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 134,281 Shilling (33,423 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 (6,903,771 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,999 Shilling (498 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,264 Shilling (10,022 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 38,992 Shilling (9,705 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 (2,922 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29,341 Shilling (7,303 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 42,235 Shilling (10,513 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9,186 Shilling (2,286 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,688 Shilling (1,914 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,353 Shilling (2,826 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,770 Shilling (938 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,603 Shilling (897 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,686 Shilling (3,406 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 | 38,677 Shilling (9,627 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 26,506 Shilling (6,598 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 63,535 Shilling (15,814 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 84,214 Shilling (20,961 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,865 Shilling (2,704 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,125 Shilling (1,276 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,133 Shilling (780 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | - 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,167,420 Shilling (290,578 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 275 Shilling (68 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183,358 Shilling (45,639 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,829 Shilling (1,202 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 573 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 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 966,199 Franc
(3,881,775 Shilling)
in Dar es Salaam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
955,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor.
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