- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Senegal
- Nairobi
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 33% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling400 (2,113 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling583 (3,080 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling340 (1,796 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling109 (577 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling161 (850 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling127 (669 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling476 (2,513 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling236 (1,245 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling167 (880 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling139 (734 Franc) | 750 Franc | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling825 (4,359 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling153 (806 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (347 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 16% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 13% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling91,289 (482,297 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling62,956 (332,607 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling3,291 (17,386 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling41,667 (220,132 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling19,778 (104,490 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling1,645 (8,693 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,214 (22,265 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,495 (208,658 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling12,350 (65,249 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling790 (4,173 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling433 (2,289 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling4,357 (23,020 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,917 (20,692 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling8,167 (43,146 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,167 (27,296 Franc) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling2,350,000 (12,415,462 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling113 (598 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,000 (21,133 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,205 (6,366 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling654 (3,456 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,706 (9,012 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,761 (19,869 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling389 (2,054 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling332 (1,755 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling546 (2,887 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling121 (637 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling132 (696 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling886 (4,682 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 9% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,658 (14,041 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,100 (5,811 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,131 (11,260 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling2,500 (13,208 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling664 (3,509 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling228 (1,203 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling200 (1,057 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling93,891 (496,042 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.86 (20 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling7,273 (38,425 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling180 (951 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,012 prices entered by 105 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 15% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,030,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor
you would need to make just about 874,905 Franc
(Shilling165,602)
in Nairobi.
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