Cost of living in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 77% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
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Food | + 93% | |||
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Food in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
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Jersey City, New Jersey | Ziguinchor | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (11,146 Franc) | 5,047 Franc | + 121% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (6,523 Franc) | 2,543 Franc | + 157% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (3,657 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 (525 Franc) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | $5.23 (3,170 Franc) | 1,324 Franc | + 139% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (3,650 Franc) | 1,943 Franc | + 88% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (5,123 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.09 (2,478 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.03 (1,836 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.00 (2,425 Franc) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (11,551 Franc) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.45 (1,485 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.12 (2,501 Franc) | 238 Franc | + 951% | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is about the same as in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
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Jersey City, New Jersey | Ziguinchor | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,219 (2,558,190 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,823 (1,711,767 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $234 (141,909 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,266 (1,373,957 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,291 (782,707 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $185 (112,440 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $69 (41,948 Franc) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | $330 (200,394 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $110 (66,726 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $20 (11,975 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (14,377 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is about the same as in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (36,514 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $57 (34,787 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (53,645 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (57,259 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is about the same as in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,284 (13,513,314 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.09 (661 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $126 (76,473 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (7,699 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 34% | |||
Personal Care in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (4,657 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $34 (20,540 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $193 (117,165 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (5,376 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.82 (3,530 Franc) | 3,125 Franc | + 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (4,533 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (5,000 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 400% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $3.65 (2,213 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $40 (24,283 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Jersey City, New Jersey (United States) is about the same as in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $87 (52,693 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $32 (19,575 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $107 (65,063 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $97 (59,097 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (8,155 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (2,917 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (3,692 Franc) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $508 (307,911 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.39 (239 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 (47,934 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (6,409 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 77% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 71 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2024.
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