- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Senegal
- Soweto
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Soweto, South Africa compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
| Food | + 0% | |||
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| Food in Soweto (South Africa) is 0% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 10,000 Franc | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R 31 (1,171 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 14 (519 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (557 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 (1,141 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (761 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 48 (1,810 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (761 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (837 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 40 (1,522 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 103% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (1,902 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (666 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (507 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 69% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Soweto (South Africa) is 22% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,367 (432,462 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 3,500 (133,159 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,784 (67,892 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 36% | |
| 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 | R 8,000 (304,363 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 300 (11,414 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,553 (173,219 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (30,436 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 58 (2,207 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 25 (951 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Soweto (South Africa) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 816 (31,035 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 120 (4,565 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (30,436 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,200 (45,654 Franc) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Soweto (South Africa) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 123,153 (4,685,403 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (513 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 402 (15,301 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Soweto (South Africa) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 45 (1,712 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 180 (6,848 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 383 (14,584 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (1,332 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (1,046 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (1,712 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (857 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 9 (342 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 68 (2,600 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Soweto (South Africa) is 4% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 267 (10,145 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 100 (3,805 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 | R 400 (15,218 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 30 (1,141 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (951 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.75 (105 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 300 (11,414 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (1,474 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 23 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Soweto (South Africa) is 10% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,080,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor
you would need to make just about 969,604 Franc
(R 25,485)
in Soweto.
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