- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Senegal
- Soweto
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Soweto, South Africa compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Soweto (South Africa) is 6% 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 (1,334 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 14 (591 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (634 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 (1,300 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (866 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 48 (2,061 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (866 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (953 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 40 (1,733 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 131% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (2,166 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 16 (693 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (559 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 86% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Soweto (South Africa) is 18% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,367 (492,454 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 3,500 (151,631 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,784 (77,310 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 55% | |
| 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 (346,585 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 300 (12,997 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,553 (197,248 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (34,658 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 58 (2,513 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 25 (1,083 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Soweto (South Africa) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 816 (35,341 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 120 (5,199 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (34,658 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,200 (51,988 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 (5,335,369 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (584 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 402 (17,423 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 (1,950 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 180 (7,798 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 375 (16,246 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (1,516 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (1,191 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (1,950 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (976 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 9 (390 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 68 (2,960 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Soweto (South Africa) is 6% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 267 (11,553 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 100 (4,332 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 (17,329 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 30 (1,300 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (1,083 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.75 (119 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 300 (12,997 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (1,678 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2017.
Exchange rate:
43.323
XOF
/
ZAR
Do you live in Ziguinchor? We need your help!
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Davao is 66% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in New York is about the same as in London
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 13% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Tokyo is 94% more expensive than in Kuala Lumpur
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 52% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Toronto is 77% more expensive than in Santo Domingo
- Cost of living in SF is about the same as in New York
- Cost of living in Hong Kong is 7% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Morelia is 60% cheaper than in Portland
Compare other countries
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Durban (South Africa)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kampala (Uganda)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Geneva (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Reading, Berkshire (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Braga (Portugal)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Johannesburg (South Africa)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Pretoria (South Africa)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Basel (Switzerland)
Cost of living in Soweto (South Africa) is 6% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,130,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor
you would need to make just about 1,062,183 Franc
(R 24,518)
in Soweto.
Recent Prices Added
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Bangalore costs ₨1,500 (2 minutes ago)
- Utilities, weekly for 2 people in 2 bedrooms (85m2) in Perth costs AU$860 (16 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Kuala Lumpur costs RM20 (26 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Muscat costs ﷼ 1,200 (31 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Atlanta, Georgia costs $925 (34 minutes ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Seattle, Washington costs $915 (39 minutes ago)