- Cost of Living
- Belgium
- Senegal
- Mons
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mons, Belgium compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
Food | + 43% | |||
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Food in Mons (Belgium) is 43% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (10,813 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 8% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €9 (6,054 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 236% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €10 (6,556 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.15 (751 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.00 (1,967 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | 1,200 Franc | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €16 (10,653 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.00 (1,311 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (1,311 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.98 (1,951 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 160% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6.00 (3,933 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 12% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | €3.50 (2,294 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.62 (1,064 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 255% | |
Housing | + 14% | |||
Housing in Mons (Belgium) is 14% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,012 (663,207 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 89% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €894 (585,904 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 193% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €123 (80,852 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €700 (458,889 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €517 (338,704 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €145 (95,056 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €54 (35,154 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 30% | |
40” flat screen TV | €700 (458,889 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €250 (163,889 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (5,244 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (5,244 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Mons (Belgium) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €78 (50,806 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €60 (39,290 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €117 (76,601 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €170 (111,445 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Mons (Belgium) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,000 (17,044,467 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.44 (942 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €63 (41,300 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Mons (Belgium) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €17 (11,144 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €35 (22,944 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €30 (19,881 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.69 (3,073 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.56 (2,332 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.00 (1,311 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | €3.00 (1,967 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (6,883 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Mons (Belgium) is 30% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (25,627 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 266% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (12,224 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €50 (32,778 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €41 (27,050 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (5,046 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.74 (2,453 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.10 (2,687 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 169% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (164 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (31,269 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €6 (4,015 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on February 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mons (Belgium) is 26% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, you would need at least 1,301,358 Franc
(€1,985)
in Mons
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,030,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor.
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