Cost of living in Houston, Texas (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Dakar (Senegal)
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Food | + 38% | |||
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Food in Houston, Texas (United States) is 38% more expensive than in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Dakar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (11,093 Franc) | 8,170 Franc | + 36% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (6,226 Franc) | 6,760 Franc | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (3,378 Franc) | 3,237 Franc | + 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.96 (584 Franc) | 1,473 Franc | - 60% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.97 (2,409 Franc) | 1,226 Franc | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.92 (1,769 Franc) | 1,370 Franc | + 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (3,938 Franc) | 4,930 Franc | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.49 (2,720 Franc) | 1,719 Franc | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.47 (1,497 Franc) | 677 Franc | + 121% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.37 (1,437 Franc) | 577 Franc | + 149% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (9,168 Franc) | 7,037 Franc | + 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $3.07 (1,861 Franc) | 1,329 Franc | + 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.02 (1,831 Franc) | 493 Franc | + 272% | |
Housing | + 75% | |||
Housing in Houston, Texas (United States) is 75% more expensive than in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Dakar | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,323 (2,015,314 Franc) | 1,281,780 Franc | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,147 (1,301,696 Franc) | 721,165 Franc | + 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $217 (131,399 Franc) | 98,765 Franc | + 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,633 (990,538 Franc) | 462,470 Franc | + 114% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,306 (791,773 Franc) | 339,602 Franc | + 133% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $148 (89,668 Franc) | 76,508 Franc | + 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $69 (41,677 Franc) | 25,897 Franc | + 61% | |
40” flat screen tv | $252 (152,848 Franc) | 276,607 Franc | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $83 (50,582 Franc) | 67,016 Franc | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (6,763 Franc) | 5,454 Franc | + 24% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (12,330 Franc) | 2,999 Franc | + 311% | |
Clothes | + 17% | |||
Clothes in Houston, Texas (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Dakar | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (33,305 Franc) | 37,244 Franc | - 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $53 (31,903 Franc) | 26,206 Franc | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (60,901 Franc) | 51,542 Franc | + 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (89,214 Franc) | 57,520 Franc | + 55% | |
Transportation | + 110% | |||
Transportation in Houston, Texas (United States) is 110% more expensive than in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Dakar | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,191 (17,095,292 Franc) | 14,716,200 Franc | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.82 (497 Franc) | 827 Franc | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $70 (42,371 Franc) | 11,004 Franc | + 285% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (15,082 Franc) | 4,776 Franc | + 216% | |
Personal Care | + 67% | |||
Personal Care in Houston, Texas (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Dakar | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (4,462 Franc) | 2,473 Franc | + 80% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (12,250 Franc) | 4,791 Franc | + 156% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (62,711 Franc) | 22,049 Franc | + 184% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (5,057 Franc) | 3,136 Franc | + 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.00 (2,425 Franc) | 3,054 Franc | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.42 (3,285 Franc) | 2,021 Franc | + 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.99 (2,419 Franc) | 1,697 Franc | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.10 (1,274 Franc) | 1,275 Franc | - 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (15,051 Franc) | 7,713 Franc | + 95% | |
Entertainment | + 76% | |||
Entertainment in Houston, Texas (United States) is 76% more expensive than in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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Houston, Texas | Dakar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (36,036 Franc) | 17,780 Franc | + 103% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $29 (17,767 Franc) | 7,923 Franc | + 124% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (114,231 Franc) | 26,250 Franc | + 335% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (50,389 Franc) | 31,985 Franc | + 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (8,306 Franc) | 4,944 Franc | + 68% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.57 (3,377 Franc) | 2,509 Franc | + 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (4,416 Franc) | 1,815 Franc | + 143% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $266 (161,513 Franc) | 470,995 Franc | - 66% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.46 (279 Franc) | 64 Franc | + 338% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (28,828 Franc) | 32,567 Franc | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (5,108 Franc) | 805 Franc | + 534% | |
TOTAL | + 70% |
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These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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