Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 6% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
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| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 11% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dakar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,170 Franc (C$20) | C$23 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,760 Franc (C$17) | C$13 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,237 Franc (C$8) | C$6 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,543 Franc (C$3.77) | C$2.41 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,226 Franc (C$3.00) | C$4.70 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,370 Franc (C$3.35) | C$3.95 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,930 Franc (C$12) | C$11 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,719 Franc (C$4.20) | C$4.85 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 677 Franc (C$1.65) | C$3.95 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 577 Franc (C$1.41) | C$3.50 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,659 Franc (C$16) | C$20 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,329 Franc (C$3.25) | C$2.68 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 453 Franc (C$1.11) | C$2.16 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dakar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,281,780 Franc (C$3,134) | C$2,300 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 721,165 Franc (C$1,763) | C$1,599 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 98,765 Franc (C$241) | C$120 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 462,470 Franc (C$1,131) | C$1,347 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 289,171 Franc (C$707) | C$985 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,259 Franc (C$98) | C$69 | + 43% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,897 Franc (C$63) | C$60 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 276,607 Franc (C$676) | C$311 | + 117% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 67,016 Franc (C$164) | C$140 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,454 Franc (C$13) | C$10 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,999 Franc (C$7) | C$26 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 37% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dakar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 37,244 Franc (C$91) | C$70 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,206 Franc (C$64) | C$41 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,542 Franc (C$126) | C$105 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,520 Franc (C$141) | C$120 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 21% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dakar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,716,200 Franc (C$35,976) | C$24,609 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 827 Franc (C$2.02) | C$1.69 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,004 Franc (C$27) | C$60 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,004 Franc (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 0% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dakar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,473 Franc (C$6) | C$8 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,791 Franc (C$12) | C$22 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,967 Franc (C$61) | C$77 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,136 Franc (C$8) | C$6 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,054 Franc (C$7) | C$4.17 | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,021 Franc (C$4.94) | C$4.59 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,697 Franc (C$4.15) | C$3.11 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,275 Franc (C$3.12) | C$3.02 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,713 Franc (C$19) | C$22 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dakar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,780 Franc (C$43) | C$61 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 7,004 Franc (C$17) | C$27 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,250 Franc (C$64) | C$118 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,610 Franc (C$87) | C$97 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,944 Franc (C$12) | C$12 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,509 Franc (C$6) | C$4.71 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,616 Franc (C$3.95) | C$7 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 470,995 Franc (C$1,151) | C$647 | + 78% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 64 Franc (C$0.16) | C$0.24 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,706 Franc (C$75) | C$38 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 860 Franc (C$2.10) | C$13 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 65 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
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