Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 37% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 30% | |||
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| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 30% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dakar | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,612 Franc (kr76) | kr131 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,158 Franc (kr59) | kr77 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,167 Franc (kr36) | kr38 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,339 Franc (kr15) | kr11 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,261 Franc (kr14) | kr29 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,154 Franc (kr13) | kr21 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,148 Franc (kr47) | kr40 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,710 Franc (kr20) | kr17 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 722 Franc (kr8) | kr11 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 577 Franc (kr7) | kr8 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,939 Franc (kr68) | kr72 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,330 Franc (kr15) | kr21 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 455 Franc (kr5.20) | kr13 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 9% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dakar | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,279,310 Franc (kr14,626) | kr11,583 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 691,892 Franc (kr7,910) | kr9,449 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 109,422 Franc (kr1,251) | kr848 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 500,598 Franc (kr5,723) | kr8,388 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 311,645 Franc (kr3,563) | kr6,707 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 43,987 Franc (kr503) | kr587 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,364 Franc (kr256) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 265,198 Franc (kr3,032) | kr2,600 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,809 Franc (kr867) | kr552 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,454 Franc (kr62) | kr61 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,999 Franc (kr34) | kr131 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 22% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dakar | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 37,244 Franc (kr426) | kr736 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,206 Franc (kr300) | kr300 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,542 Franc (kr589) | kr906 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,520 Franc (kr658) | kr1,028 | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 66% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dakar | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,716,200 Franc (kr168,247) | kr286,083 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 790 Franc (kr9) | kr14 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,004 Franc (kr126) | kr613 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,767 Franc (kr54) | kr320 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 7% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dakar | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,473 Franc (kr28) | kr35 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,791 Franc (kr55) | kr82 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,829 Franc (kr261) | kr500 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,136 Franc (kr36) | kr37 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,096 Franc (kr35) | kr19 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,021 Franc (kr23) | kr18 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,704 Franc (kr19) | kr11 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,221 Franc (kr14) | kr16 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,737 Franc (kr88) | kr217 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 28% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Dakar | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 16,061 Franc (kr184) | kr369 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,923 Franc (kr102) | kr219 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,250 Franc (kr300) | kr698 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 31,757 Franc (kr363) | kr637 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,665 Franc (kr53) | kr86 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,215 Franc (kr25) | kr48 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,815 Franc (kr21) | kr47 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 470,995 Franc (kr5,385) | kr3,682 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Franc (kr0.81) | kr0.94 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,063 Franc (kr367) | kr196 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 829 Franc (kr9) | kr50 | - 81% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 101 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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