- Cost of Living
- Tanzania
- Senegal
- Dar es Salaam
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 27% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15,015 Shilling (3,514 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 13,125 Shilling (3,072 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,033 Shilling (2,114 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3,007 Shilling (704 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 5,600 Shilling (1,311 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 2,500 Shilling (585 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10,257 Shilling (2,401 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7,610 Shilling (1,781 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3,643 Shilling (853 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,516 Shilling (589 Franc) | 750 Franc | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15,148 Shilling (3,545 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,889 Shilling (676 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,635 Shilling (383 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 28% | |
| 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 | 4,555,750 Shilling (1,066,286 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,450,040 Shilling (573,439 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 187% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 233,024 Shilling (54,540 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,793,670 Shilling (419,813 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 677,222 Shilling (158,506 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 145,281 Shilling (34,003 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 89,385 Shilling (20,921 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,071,890 Shilling (250,879 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 332,121 Shilling (77,734 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,056 Shilling (3,992 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 48,333 Shilling (11,313 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 72,745 Shilling (17,026 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 77,259 Shilling (18,083 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 90,582 Shilling (21,201 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 142,490 Shilling (33,350 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 (6,491,781 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,961 Shilling (459 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 40,264 Shilling (9,424 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28,699 Shilling (6,717 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 (2,748 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29,341 Shilling (6,867 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 42,235 Shilling (9,885 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9,186 Shilling (2,150 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 7,688 Shilling (1,799 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11,353 Shilling (2,657 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 3,770 Shilling (882 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 3,603 Shilling (843 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 13,686 Shilling (3,203 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Dar es Salaam (Tanzania) is 1% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 35,532 Shilling (8,316 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 27,231 Shilling (6,374 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 63,535 Shilling (14,871 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 74,111 Shilling (17,346 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 10,865 Shilling (2,543 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,125 Shilling (1,200 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,133 Shilling (733 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | - 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,289,010 Shilling (301,696 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 275 Shilling (64 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183,358 Shilling (42,915 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 4,829 Shilling (1,130 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 0% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 539 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 21, 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 1,155,420 Franc
(4,936,581 Shilling)
in Dar es Salaam
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,150,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor.
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