- Cost of Living
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Mecca
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mecca, Saudi Arabia compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 30% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 24 (3,641 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 18 (2,674 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 12 (1,784 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 4.29 (643 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 7 (1,083 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 5.32 (798 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (1,949 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 6.00 (900 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.17 (624 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 | ﷼ 4.76 (713 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 1.36 (203 Franc) | 300 Franc | - 32% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 2,751 (412,501 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,675 (251,199 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 142 (21,236 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 2,058 (308,513 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 1,100 (164,934 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 131 (19,583 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 301 (45,191 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 1,951 (292,570 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 350 (52,479 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 35 (5,248 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 31 (4,604 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 110 (16,493 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 176 (26,389 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 248 (37,110 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 225 (33,736 Franc) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 88,375 (13,250,936 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 0.92 (138 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 397 (59,492 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 42 (6,229 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 21 (3,082 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 87 (12,970 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 50 (7,497 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 27 (4,119 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 8 (1,125 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 10 (1,499 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (1,035 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 4.10 (615 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 15 (2,249 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 6% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 77 (11,494 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 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 | ﷼ 264 (39,528 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 10 (1,550 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 (90 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 504 (75,534 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 13 (2,009 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 51 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
149.940
XOF
/
SAR
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Cost of living in Mecca (Saudi Arabia) is 10% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,140,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor
you would need to make just about 1,030,392 Franc
(﷼ 6,872)
in Mecca.
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