- Cost of Living
- United States
- Senegal
- Portland, Oregon
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Portland, Oregon, United States compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
Food | + 15% | |||
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Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (5,310 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 47% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (3,696 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 105% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.44 (1,827 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.86 (455 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 65% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.43 (1,290 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (1,423 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 19% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.96 (2,103 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.01 (1,598 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.44 (1,296 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.41 (1,280 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $12 (6,372 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 82% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | $2.12 (1,128 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.75 (1,460 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 387% | |
Housing | + 39% | |||
Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,317 (1,230,221 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 251% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,619 (859,605 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 330% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $140 (74,291 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,198 (636,031 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $822 (436,623 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $70 (37,146 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $54 (28,649 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 43% | |
40” flat screen TV | $352 (186,813 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $100 (53,090 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10 (5,199 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (12,618 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $43 (22,983 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $32 (16,839 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $66 (35,207 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (49,943 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,000 (11,682,660 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (430 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (53,103 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (8,652 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (3,490 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 (12,988 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $143 (75,840 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (3,564 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.27 (1,737 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.33 (2,833 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.87 (1,522 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.95 (1,035 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (14,200 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $41 (21,826 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 212% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (11,683 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $134 (71,279 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (26,552 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (5,172 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.59 (1,906 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.00 (2,124 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 112% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $435 (230,958 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (53 Franc) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (20,158 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.98 (3,176 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 28% |

These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, you would need at least 1,249,624 Franc
($2,353)
in Portland, Oregon
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
979,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor.
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