- Cost of Living
- United States
- Senegal
- Washington D.C.
- Ziguinchor
- Comparison
Cost of living in Washington D.C., United States compared to Ziguinchor, Senegal
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (7,965 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (3,938 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.86 (2,050 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (486 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.14 (1,667 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.70 (2,496 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (4,028 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.05 (2,682 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.80 (3,080 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (1,195 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (8,996 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 157% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (1,019 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.40 (1,806 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 502% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 93% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,400 (2,336,532 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 568% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,286 (1,213,935 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 507% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (92,001 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,097 (1,113,506 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,408 (747,425 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $87 (46,000 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (25,654 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $300 (159,114 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $99 (52,353 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (8,226 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (14,769 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (19,781 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (15,931 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (46,095 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (46,024 Franc) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Washington D.C. (United States) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $16,250 (8,629,238 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (499 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $230 (122,137 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $26 (13,882 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Washington D.C. (United States) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (5,016 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $15 (8,220 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $122 (64,935 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (3,901 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.42 (1,814 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (2,789 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.69 (1,958 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.80 (957 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (14,060 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (24,946 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 256% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (12,745 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $163 (86,307 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (39,827 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (7,127 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (2,257 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (2,655 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 166% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (226,843 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (32 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (37,528 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (3,717 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,940 prices entered by 366 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, you would need at least 1,574,314 Franc
($2,965)
in Washington D.C.
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
962,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor.
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