- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Senegal
- Nairobi
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 31% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling400 (2,237 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling577 (3,228 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling340 (1,901 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling107 (599 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling161 (900 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling127 (708 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling476 (2,660 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling236 (1,318 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling167 (932 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling139 (777 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling825 (4,613 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling158 (882 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling66 (367 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 22% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 11% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling91,289 (510,497 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling62,956 (352,054 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling3,291 (18,403 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling41,667 (233,003 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling19,778 (110,599 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling1,645 (9,201 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling4,214 (23,567 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling40,041 (223,909 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling12,314 (68,862 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling769 (4,301 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling386 (2,161 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling4,357 (24,365 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling3,917 (21,901 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling8,167 (45,669 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling5,167 (28,892 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 (13,141,377 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling113 (633 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,000 (22,368 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling1,205 (6,738 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling668 (3,734 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,212 (6,776 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,609 (20,181 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling366 (2,047 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling318 (1,777 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling542 (3,034 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling125 (696 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling133 (743 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling961 (5,371 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 10% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,501 (13,984 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,100 (6,151 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,548 (14,246 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling2,500 (13,980 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling619 (3,460 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling228 (1,273 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling200 (1,118 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 12% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling83,474 (466,792 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling3.86 (22 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling7,273 (40,672 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling180 (1,007 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,053 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is 13% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
980,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor
you would need to make just about 849,933 Franc
(Shilling151,989)
in Nairobi.
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