- Cost of Living
- South Africa
- Senegal
- Soweto
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Soweto, South Africa compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Soweto (South Africa) is 4% 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 (1,263 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 14 (559 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 15 (600 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 30 (1,230 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 20 (820 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 48 (1,951 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 20 (820 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 22 (902 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 40 (1,640 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 119% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 50 (2,051 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R 18 (718 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 13 (547 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 82% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Soweto (South Africa) is 20% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | R 11,367 (466,181 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | R 3,500 (143,541 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,784 (73,185 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 46% | |
| 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 (328,094 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | R 300 (12,304 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | R 4,553 (186,725 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (32,809 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 58 (2,379 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 25 (1,025 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Soweto (South Africa) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | R 816 (33,455 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | R 120 (4,921 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 800 (32,809 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,200 (49,214 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 (5,050,724 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 13 (553 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 402 (16,494 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 (1,846 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 180 (7,382 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | R 383 (15,721 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R 35 (1,435 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 28 (1,128 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 45 (1,846 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 23 (924 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 9 (369 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 68 (2,802 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Soweto (South Africa) is 5% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 267 (10,936 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 100 (4,101 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 (16,405 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 30 (1,230 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 25 (1,025 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 3% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 2.75 (113 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 300 (12,304 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | R 39 (1,589 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
41.012
XOF
/
ZAR
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Cost of living in Soweto (South Africa) is 8% cheaper than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,120,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor
you would need to make just about 1,029,653 Franc
(R 25,106)
in Soweto.
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