- Cost of Living
- Senegal
- Canada
- Dakar
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dakar, Senegal compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,478 Franc (C$16) | C$14 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,150 Franc (C$7) | C$8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,816 Franc (C$8) | C$6 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,042 Franc (C$2.29) | C$2.38 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,285 Franc (C$2.82) | C$4.08 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,043 Franc (C$2.29) | C$2.62 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,012 Franc (C$9) | C$10 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,243 Franc (C$2.73) | C$3.73 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 547 Franc (C$1.20) | C$2.90 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 660 Franc (C$1.45) | C$2.89 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,157 Franc (C$11) | C$16 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,262 Franc (C$2.77) | C$2.31 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 478 Franc (C$1.05) | C$1.76 | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 865,571 Franc (C$1,900) | C$1,186 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 502,882 Franc (C$1,104) | C$982 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125,914 Franc (C$276) | C$117 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 400,906 Franc (C$880) | C$919 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 221,564 Franc (C$486) | C$695 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35,794 Franc (C$79) | C$64 | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25,022 Franc (C$55) | C$39 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 275,998 Franc (C$606) | C$392 | + 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,603 Franc (C$164) | C$111 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,869 Franc (C$13) | C$10 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,461 Franc (C$3.21) | C$26 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 46,094 Franc (C$101) | C$61 | + 67% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 24,024 Franc (C$53) | C$41 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 57,236 Franc (C$126) | C$95 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128,905 Franc (C$283) | C$87 | + 227% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 41% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,000,000 Franc (C$35,124) | C$22,684 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 812 Franc (C$1.78) | C$1.19 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,586 Franc (C$65) | C$47 | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,960 Franc (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,213 Franc (C$4.86) | C$8 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,830 Franc (C$11) | C$20 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 22,214 Franc (C$49) | C$85 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,125 Franc (C$7) | C$7 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,951 Franc (C$6) | C$3.90 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,191 Franc (C$4.81) | C$3.90 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,584 Franc (C$3.48) | C$3.21 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,186 Franc (C$2.60) | C$2.46 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,095 Franc (C$18) | C$19 | - 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,021 Franc (C$33) | C$43 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,526 Franc (C$32) | C$27 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31,000 Franc (C$68) | C$84 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,344 Franc (C$82) | C$93 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,701 Franc (C$10) | C$9 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,764 Franc (C$3.87) | C$5.44 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,418 Franc (C$3.11) | C$5.57 | - 44% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 102,263 Franc (C$224) | C$141 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 73 Franc (C$0.16) | C$2.00 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,150 Franc (C$84) | C$34 | + 146% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 670 Franc (C$1.47) | C$10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 150 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,800
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$3,471
(1,581,097 Franc)
in Dakar.
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