Cost of living in Salalah (Oman) is about the same as in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13 prices entered by 5 different people.
| Food in Salalah (Oman) is 8% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Salalah (Oman) | Ziguinchor (Senegal) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| ﷼ 3.397 (5,106 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | 49% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| ﷼ 2.488 (3,740 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | 108% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| ﷼ 1.027 (1,545 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| ﷼ 0.450 (677 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | 48% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| ﷼ 0.810 (1,218 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| ﷼ 0.500 (752 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | 37% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| ﷼ 1.500 (2,255 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| ﷼ 1.000 (1,503 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| ﷼ 0.500 (752 Franc) | - | - |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| ﷼ 1.000 (1,503 Franc) | 750 Franc | 100% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| ﷼ 7 (10,524 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | 201% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| ﷼ 0.350 (526 Franc) | - | - |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| ﷼ 0.125 (188 Franc) | 300 Franc | 37% |
| Housing in Salalah (Oman) is 3% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||
| Salalah (Oman) | Ziguinchor (Senegal) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ﷼ 280 (421,314 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | 20% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| ﷼ 208 (313,262 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | 57% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| ﷼ 30 (45,394 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | 9% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| ﷼ 165 (247,404 Franc) | - | - |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| ﷼ 126 (189,476 Franc) | - | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| ﷼ 13 (20,021 Franc) | - | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| ﷼ 26 (39,399 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | 21% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| ﷼ 158 (237,343 Franc) | - | - |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 31 (46,483 Franc) | - | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 2.676 (4,023 Franc) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| ﷼ 1.854 (2,788 Franc) | - | - |
| Clothes in Salalah (Oman) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||
| Salalah (Oman) | Ziguinchor (Senegal) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| ﷼ 22 (33,280 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| ﷼ 23 (35,127 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 33 (49,406 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| ﷼ 28 (41,889 Franc) | - | - |
| Transportation in Salalah (Oman) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||
| Salalah (Oman) | Ziguinchor (Senegal) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| ﷼ 8,500 (12,778,648 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| ﷼ 0.450 (677 Franc) | - | - |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| ﷼ 106 (159,357 Franc) | - | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| ﷼ 3.385 (5,089 Franc) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Salalah (Oman) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||
| Salalah (Oman) | Ziguinchor (Senegal) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| ﷼ 2.813 (4,228 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| ﷼ 8 (11,286 Franc) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| ﷼ 9 (13,152 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 1.520 (2,285 Franc) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| ﷼ 1.900 (2,856 Franc) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| ﷼ 0.462 (695 Franc) | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| - | - | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| ﷼ 1.337 (2,009 Franc) | - | - |
| Entertainment in Salalah (Oman) is 24% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||
| Salalah (Oman) | Ziguinchor (Senegal) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| ﷼ 9 (14,244 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | 103% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| ﷼ 8 (12,605 Franc) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | - | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| ﷼ 23 (34,635 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| ﷼ 5.706 (8,578 Franc) | - | - |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| ﷼ 1.678 (2,523 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| ﷼ 3.550 (5,337 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | 434% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| ﷼ 270 (405,910 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| ﷼ 30 (45,231 Franc) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| ﷼ 3.959 (5,952 Franc) | - | - |
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For example, you would need at least 1,062,228 Franc
(﷼ 707)
in Salalah
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,050,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor.