- Cost of Living
- Dominican Republic
- Senegal
- Juan Dolio
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
Food | - 26% | |||
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Food in Juan Dolio (Dominican Republic) is 26% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | RD$ 200 (2,174 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | RD$ 200 (2,174 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 1,300 Franc | - | |
12 eggs, large | - | 1,200 Franc | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 1,200 Franc | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | RD$ 100 (1,087 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 45% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 3,500 Franc | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | - | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 300 Franc | - | |
Housing | - 17% | |||
Housing in Juan Dolio (Dominican Republic) is 17% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | RD$ 50,000 (543,401 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | RD$ 10,000 (108,680 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | RD$ 3,800 (41,298 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | RD$ 1,500 (16,302 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 67% | |
40” flat screen TV | - | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Juan Dolio (Dominican Republic) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Juan Dolio (Dominican Republic) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | RD$ 51 (554 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Juan Dolio (Dominican Republic) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Juan Dolio (Dominican Republic) is 9% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | RD$ 1,300 (14,128 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 102% | |
2 tickets to the movies | RD$ 500 (5,434 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | RD$ 4,000 (43,472 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | RD$ 2,500 (27,170 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 1,000 Franc | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | - | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on October 11, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Juan Dolio (Dominican Republic) is 15% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
996,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor
you would need to make just about 849,245 Franc
(RD$ 78,142)
in Juan Dolio.
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