- Cost of Living
- Kenya
- Senegal
- Nairobi
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nairobi, Kenya vs Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nairobi (Kenya) is 22% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Shilling614 (3,511 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Shilling554 (3,168 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Shilling397 (2,267 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Shilling99 (565 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Shilling174 (993 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Shilling120 (689 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Shilling726 (4,153 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Shilling247 (1,410 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Shilling95 (544 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Shilling180 (1,028 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Shilling1,334 (7,628 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 118% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Shilling158 (902 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Shilling55 (314 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Nairobi (Kenya) is 5% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling155,695 (890,210 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | Shilling84,635 (483,913 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Shilling6,450 (36,882 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | Shilling87,500 (500,292 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | Shilling40,319 (230,532 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | Shilling4,433 (25,344 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | Shilling3,367 (19,254 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | Shilling39,602 (226,432 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | Shilling11,271 (64,445 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Shilling660 (3,776 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Shilling492 (2,812 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Nairobi (Kenya) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | Shilling3,834 (21,923 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | Shilling4,429 (25,325 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | Shilling7,461 (42,657 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Shilling4,959 (28,353 Franc) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Nairobi (Kenya) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Shilling1,366,910 (7,815,518 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Shilling110 (628 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Shilling4,498 (25,720 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Shilling901 (5,153 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Nairobi (Kenya) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Shilling384 (2,198 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Shilling1,324 (7,571 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | Shilling3,465 (19,814 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Shilling380 (2,175 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Shilling331 (1,895 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Shilling545 (3,118 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Shilling122 (698 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Shilling138 (791 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Shilling1,010 (5,772 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Nairobi (Kenya) is 8% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Shilling2,258 (12,913 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Shilling1,346 (7,698 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Shilling2,752 (15,732 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Shilling4,111 (23,505 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Shilling623 (3,563 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Shilling331 (1,892 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Shilling222 (1,271 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 27% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | Shilling77,505 (443,144 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Shilling4.00 (23 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Shilling10,045 (57,436 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | Shilling261 (1,490 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 995 prices entered by 100 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nairobi (Kenya) is about the same as in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,070,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor
you would need to make just about 1,035,417 Franc
(Shilling181,091)
in Nairobi.
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