Cost of living in Dakar, Senegal vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 20% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,910 Franc (C$16) | C$20 | - 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,320 Franc (C$10) | C$10 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,232 Franc (C$8) | C$5.78 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,112 Franc (C$2.62) | C$1.98 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,163 Franc (C$2.74) | C$4.18 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 900 Franc (C$2.12) | C$3.04 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,359 Franc (C$10) | C$10 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,368 Franc (C$3.22) | C$4.24 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 742 Franc (C$1.75) | C$3.76 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 681 Franc (C$1.60) | C$3.41 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,729 Franc (C$13) | C$19 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,198 Franc (C$2.82) | C$2.48 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 333 Franc (C$0.78) | C$1.93 | - 59% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,013,880 Franc (C$2,385) | C$2,136 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 576,595 Franc (C$1,356) | C$1,241 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 109,422 Franc (C$257) | C$133 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 443,519 Franc (C$1,043) | C$1,120 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 274,042 Franc (C$645) | C$806 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 43,987 Franc (C$103) | C$66 | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,645 Franc (C$58) | C$54 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 273,532 Franc (C$643) | C$311 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,423 Franc (C$177) | C$97 | + 84% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,242 Franc (C$12) | C$10 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,100 Franc (C$4.94) | C$25 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 46% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 46% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 44,208 Franc (C$104) | C$60 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 24,711 Franc (C$58) | C$39 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,196 Franc (C$120) | C$98 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,065 Franc (C$137) | C$117 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,716,200 Franc (C$34,619) | C$22,935 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 723 Franc (C$1.70) | C$1.39 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,864 Franc (C$37) | C$67 | - 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,248 Franc (C$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,077 Franc (C$4.89) | C$8 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,791 Franc (C$11) | C$22 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,018 Franc (C$59) | C$77 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,136 Franc (C$7) | C$6 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (C$7) | C$3.85 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,159 Franc (C$5.08) | C$4.28 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,557 Franc (C$3.66) | C$3.11 | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,245 Franc (C$2.93) | C$2.46 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,373 Franc (C$17) | C$20 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 29% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,592 Franc (C$37) | C$52 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,197 Franc (C$24) | C$26 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,250 Franc (C$62) | C$117 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,628 Franc (C$72) | C$96 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,399 Franc (C$10) | C$9 | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,036 Franc (C$4.79) | C$5.42 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,627 Franc (C$3.83) | C$7 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 404,785 Franc (C$952) | C$647 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Franc (C$0.17) | C$0.83 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,723 Franc (C$77) | C$35 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 772 Franc (C$1.82) | C$11 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
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These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$6,000 in Abbotsford you would need to make just about C$5,388 (2,290,538 Franc) in Dakar.
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