Cost of living in Hurghada (Egypt) is 35% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
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Food | - 36% | |||
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Food in Hurghada (Egypt) is 36% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
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Hurghada | Ziguinchor | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | E£ 200 (2,604 Franc) | 5,047 Franc | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | E£ 104 (1,359 Franc) | 2,543 Franc | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | E£ 77 (1,002 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | E£ 22 (281 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | E£ 36 (471 Franc) | 1,324 Franc | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | E£ 18 (233 Franc) | 1,943 Franc | - 88% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | E£ 44 (571 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | E£ 28 (370 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | - 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | E£ 10 (124 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | E£ 23 (305 Franc) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | E£ 125 (1,630 Franc) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | E£ 18 (235 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | E£ 12 (155 Franc) | 238 Franc | - 35% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Hurghada (Egypt) is about the same as in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
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Hurghada | Ziguinchor | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | E£ 10,031 (130,597 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | E£ 6,831 (88,938 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | E£ 1,085 (14,126 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | E£ 4,595 (59,817 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | E£ 2,780 (36,197 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | E£ 833 (10,846 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | E£ 310 (4,041 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | E£ 4,175 (54,356 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | E£ 2,685 (34,950 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | E£ 96 (1,251 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | E£ 94 (1,225 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Hurghada (Egypt) is about the same as in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | E£ 482 (6,277 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | E£ 1,685 (21,939 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Hurghada (Egypt) is about the same as in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
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Hurghada | Ziguinchor | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | E£ 567,924 (7,393,677 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | E£ 7 (85 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | E£ 1,382 (17,988 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | E£ 121 (1,575 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Hurghada (Egypt) is 32% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | E£ 44 (570 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | E£ 178 (2,321 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | E£ 378 (4,926 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | E£ 42 (552 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | E£ 27 (353 Franc) | 3,125 Franc | - 89% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | E£ 58 (756 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | - 75% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | E£ 52 (683 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | - 32% | |
Tube of toothpaste | E£ 32 (413 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | E£ 103 (1,338 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Hurghada (Egypt) is about the same as in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
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Hurghada | Ziguinchor | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | E£ 286 (3,727 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | E£ 89 (1,153 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | E£ 487 (6,337 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | E£ 185 (2,413 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | E£ 31 (401 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | E£ 44 (574 Franc) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | E£ 3.57 (46 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | E£ 736 (9,580 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | E£ 48 (627 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 35% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 74 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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