- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Mecca
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mecca, Saudi Arabia compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 28% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 26 (3,845 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 19 (2,764 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 13 (1,947 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.00 (595 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (1,396 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.99 (892 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (1,860 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 6.00 (893 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.13 (615 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 750 Franc | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 3,500 Franc | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 4.94 (735 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.36 (202 Franc) | 300 Franc | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 4% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,761 (410,956 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,700 (253,015 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 142 (21,079 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,058 (306,234 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,100 (163,716 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 131 (19,438 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 288 (42,789 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,862 (277,163 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 533 (79,377 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 43 (6,325 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 26 (3,907 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 198 (29,518 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 195 (28,948 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 240 (35,720 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 250 (37,208 Franc) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 94,700 (14,094,425 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.98 (145 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 397 (59,052 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 42 (6,183 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 17 (2,493 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 88 (13,048 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 100 (14,883 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 28 (4,167 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 8 (1,116 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (2,232 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (1,153 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 5.50 (819 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (2,977 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 12% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 107 (15,876 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 127% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (14,883 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 | ﷼ 250 (37,208 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12 (1,836 Franc) | - | - | |
| 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) | ﷼ 0.60 (89 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 645 (95,997 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 14 (2,133 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
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 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 8% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
974,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor
you would need to make just about 893,136 Franc
(﷼ 6,001)
in Mecca.
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