Cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Grand Dakar (Senegal)
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Food | + 30% | |||
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Food in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Grand Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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Providence, Rhode Island | Grand Dakar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (10,640 Franc) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $10 (6,026 Franc) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.43 (3,295 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (601 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 50% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.03 (3,050 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.22 (3,167 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 217% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.12 (3,102 Franc) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.69 (2,237 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 86% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.93 (1,171 Franc) | 800 Franc | + 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.03 (1,231 Franc) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $21 (12,736 Franc) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.23 (1,353 Franc) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.24 (1,358 Franc) | 150 Franc | + 805% | |
Housing | + 23% | |||
Housing in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Grand Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,048 (1,241,934 Franc) | 600,000 Franc | + 107% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,756 (1,064,606 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 204% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $250 (151,369 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,788 (1,084,405 Franc) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,185 (718,366 Franc) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $145 (87,764 Franc) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (29,984 Franc) | 39,000 Franc | - 23% | |
40” flat screen tv | $207 (125,655 Franc) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $95 (57,650 Franc) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (5,152 Franc) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $20 (12,412 Franc) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 30% | |||
Clothes in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Grand Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (31,625 Franc) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $38 (23,201 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 132% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $115 (69,627 Franc) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $113 (68,500 Franc) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is about the same as in Grand Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,551 (13,675,105 Franc) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.93 (561 Franc) | 695 Franc | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $68 (41,254 Franc) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (9,741 Franc) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Grand Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (4,232 Franc) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $8 (4,721 Franc) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (61,723 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | + 209% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (4,423 Franc) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.74 (2,874 Franc) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.72 (3,466 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 73% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.27 (2,588 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | + 4% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (1,027 Franc) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (11,970 Franc) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 2% | |||
Entertainment in Providence, Rhode Island (United States) is about the same as in Grand Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $53 (31,991 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | $25 (15,321 Franc) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (117,913 Franc) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $72 (43,488 Franc) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (7,952 Franc) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.78 (3,505 Franc) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (3,742 Franc) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $425 (257,620 Franc) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (70 Franc) | 100 Franc | - 30% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (23,499 Franc) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (6,576 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 777% | |
TOTAL | + 16% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 42 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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