- 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 | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (8,640 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (4,265 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.86 (2,223 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (530 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.14 (1,809 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.70 (2,707 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (4,369 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.05 (2,909 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.80 (3,341 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (1,296 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (9,757 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 179% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (1,111 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.40 (1,958 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 553% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,400 (2,534,400 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 624% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,286 (1,316,736 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 558% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (99,792 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,097 (1,207,803 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,408 (810,720 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $87 (49,896 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (27,827 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $382 (220,023 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $144 (82,952 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (7,135 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $26 (15,264 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (21,456 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (17,280 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (48,996 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (49,922 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 (9,360,000 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (541 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $230 (132,480 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (10,551 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) | $6 (3,692 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (11,809 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (63,461 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (4,165 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.00 (2,306 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.43 (3,129 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.85 (2,217 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.27 (1,310 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (13,808 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Washington D.C. (United States) is 32% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (27,281 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 290% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (13,824 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $273 (157,531 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (43,200 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (7,942 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (2,448 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (2,880 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 188% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $427 (246,193 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (35 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (40,706 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (4,032 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,096 prices entered by 348 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, you would need at least 1,647,970 Franc
($2,861)
in Washington D.C.
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
974,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor.
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