- 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 | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Washington D.C. (United States) is 50% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (8,685 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (4,234 Franc) | 1,800 Franc | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.86 (2,235 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.91 (528 Franc) | 1,300 Franc | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.14 (1,818 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.70 (2,721 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (4,392 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.05 (2,924 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $5.80 (3,358 Franc) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (1,303 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (9,808 Franc) | 3,500 Franc | + 180% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.98 (1,144 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.40 (1,969 Franc) | 300 Franc | + 556% | |
| Housing | + 104% | |||
| Housing in Washington D.C. (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $4,400 (2,547,600 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 628% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $2,286 (1,323,594 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | + 562% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (100,312 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $2,097 (1,214,094 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,408 (814,943 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $87 (50,156 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (27,971 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $366 (211,713 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $125 (72,171 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (7,297 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (15,892 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Washington D.C. (United States) is in Ziguinchor (Senegal) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $37 (21,568 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $30 (17,370 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $84 (48,762 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $87 (50,182 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 (9,408,750 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 (544 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $230 (133,170 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (10,786 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 (5,199 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (11,870 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $108 (62,405 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (4,057 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.14 (2,395 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.12 (2,966 Franc) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.80 (2,199 Franc) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.29 (1,327 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (15,145 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 (27,226 Franc) | 7,000 Franc | + 289% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (13,896 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $253 (146,225 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (43,425 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (7,933 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (2,461 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.00 (2,895 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 190% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $426 (246,923 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.06 (35 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (40,918 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $7 (4,053 Franc) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,002 prices entered by 347 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
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Cost of living in Washington D.C. (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Ziguinchor (Senegal)
For example, you would need at least 1,848,189 Franc
($3,192)
in Washington D.C.
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,080,000 Franc
in Ziguinchor.
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