- Cost of Living
- Iran
- Senegal
- Saqqez
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Saqqez, Iran compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal

Currency:
Food | - 39% | |||
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Food in Saqqez (Iran) is 39% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 150,000 (1,902 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 81% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 250,000 (3,169 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 76% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 75,000 (951 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 25,000 (317 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 76% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 80,000 (1,014 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 30,000 (380 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 125,000 (1,585 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 45,000 (571 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 25,000 (317 Franc) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 750 Franc | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 3,500 Franc | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 30,000 (380 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 20,000 (254 Franc) | 300 Franc | - 15% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Saqqez (Iran) is 39% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 8,500,000 (107,762 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | 200,000 Franc | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,500,000 (31,695 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | - | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,500,000 (19,017 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 600,000 (7,607 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 85% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 20,000,000 (253,557 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10,000,000 (126,779 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (1,902 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 100,000 (1,268 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Saqqez (Iran) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,500,000 (31,695 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,500,000 (31,695 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 5,500,000 (69,728 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,500,000 (31,695 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Saqqez (Iran) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 850,000,000 (10,776,179 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 15,000 (190 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 600,000 (7,607 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Saqqez (Iran) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (1,902 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 150,000 (1,902 Franc) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 25,000 (317 Franc) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 120,000 (1,521 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 150,000 (1,902 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Saqqez (Iran) is 3% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 350,000 (4,437 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 400,000 (5,071 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 | ﷼ 1,000,000 (12,678 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 50,000 (634 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 1,000 Franc | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 40,000,000 (507,114 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 250,000 (3,169 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 150,000 (1,902 Franc) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 32% |

These prices were last updated on April 07, 2018.
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Cost of living in Saqqez (Iran) is 32% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
957,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor
you would need to make just about 652,540 Franc
(﷼ 51,470,816)
in Saqqez.
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