Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 10% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 18% | |||
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| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 18% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Dakar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,612 Franc (C$15) | C$20 | - 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,158 Franc (C$12) | C$10 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,167 Franc (C$7) | C$5.78 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,339 Franc (C$2.99) | C$1.98 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,261 Franc (C$2.81) | C$4.18 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,154 Franc (C$2.57) | C$3.17 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,148 Franc (C$9) | C$10 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,710 Franc (C$3.81) | C$4.24 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 722 Franc (C$1.61) | C$3.76 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 577 Franc (C$1.29) | C$3.41 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,939 Franc (C$13) | C$19 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,330 Franc (C$2.97) | C$2.48 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 455 Franc (C$1.01) | C$1.93 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 10% 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 | 1,279,310 Franc (C$2,853) | C$2,136 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 691,892 Franc (C$1,543) | C$1,257 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 109,422 Franc (C$244) | C$124 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 500,598 Franc (C$1,116) | C$1,120 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 311,645 Franc (C$695) | C$805 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 43,987 Franc (C$98) | C$66 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,364 Franc (C$50) | C$54 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 265,198 Franc (C$591) | C$311 | + 90% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,809 Franc (C$169) | C$97 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,454 Franc (C$12) | C$10 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,999 Franc (C$7) | C$25 | - 73% | |
| 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$83) | C$60 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,206 Franc (C$58) | C$39 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,542 Franc (C$115) | C$98 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,520 Franc (C$128) | C$117 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 31% 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$32,820) | C$22,942 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 790 Franc (C$1.76) | C$1.67 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,004 Franc (C$25) | C$67 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,758 Franc (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 8% cheaper than 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$5.52) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,791 Franc (C$11) | C$22 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,829 Franc (C$51) | C$77 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,136 Franc (C$7) | C$6 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,096 Franc (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,021 Franc (C$4.51) | C$4.33 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,704 Franc (C$3.80) | C$3.16 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,221 Franc (C$2.72) | C$2.46 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,737 Franc (C$17) | C$20 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 14% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dakar | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 16,061 Franc (C$36) | C$51 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,923 Franc (C$20) | C$27 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,250 Franc (C$59) | C$135 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 31,757 Franc (C$71) | C$96 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,665 Franc (C$10) | C$10 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,215 Franc (C$4.94) | C$5.42 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,815 Franc (C$4.05) | C$7 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 470,995 Franc (C$1,050) | C$647 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Franc (C$0.16) | C$0.24 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,063 Franc (C$72) | C$37 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 829 Franc (C$1.85) | C$11 | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 77 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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