- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Mecca
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mecca, Saudi Arabia vs Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 26% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 26 (3,986 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 19 (2,865 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 13 (2,019 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.00 (617 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 9 (1,447 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.99 (924 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (1,929 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 6.00 (926 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.13 (638 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 (762 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.36 (209 Franc) | 300 Franc | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 2% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,761 (426,016 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,700 (262,287 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 142 (21,852 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,393 (369,223 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,100 (169,715 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 131 (20,150 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 288 (44,357 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,862 (287,320 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 533 (82,286 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 43 (6,557 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 26 (4,050 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 198 (30,600 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 195 (30,009 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 240 (37,029 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 250 (38,572 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 (14,610,944 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.98 (151 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 397 (61,216 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 82 (12,576 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 (2,584 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 88 (13,526 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 100 (15,429 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 28 (4,320 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 8 (1,157 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 15 (2,314 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 8 (1,196 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 5.50 (849 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 20 (3,086 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 (16,457 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 100 (15,429 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 (38,572 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 12 (1,903 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 (93 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 645 (99,515 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 14 (2,211 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 50 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 7% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,150,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor
you would need to make just about 1,075,012 Franc
(﷼ 6,968)
in Mecca.
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