Cost of living in Dakar, Senegal vs Abbotsford, Canada
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| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 23% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,047 Franc (C$15) | C$20 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,503 Franc (C$8) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,509 Franc (C$8) | C$5.84 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,155 Franc (C$2.52) | C$1.98 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,289 Franc (C$2.81) | C$4.48 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,026 Franc (C$2.24) | C$3.04 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,512 Franc (C$12) | C$10 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,267 Franc (C$2.76) | C$4.24 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 578 Franc (C$1.26) | C$3.76 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 657 Franc (C$1.43) | C$3.41 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,776 Franc (C$13) | C$19 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,218 Franc (C$2.66) | C$2.48 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 609 Franc (C$1.33) | C$1.93 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 958,109 Franc (C$2,090) | C$2,136 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 548,773 Franc (C$1,197) | C$1,241 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 120,617 Franc (C$263) | C$133 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 423,305 Franc (C$923) | C$1,120 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 280,826 Franc (C$613) | C$806 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,531 Franc (C$88) | C$66 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,603 Franc (C$49) | C$54 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 284,007 Franc (C$619) | C$311 | + 99% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,795 Franc (C$163) | C$97 | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,513 Franc (C$12) | C$10 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,100 Franc (C$4.58) | C$25 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 45,996 Franc (C$100) | C$60 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,718 Franc (C$56) | C$39 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 53,412 Franc (C$117) | C$98 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 147,942 Franc (C$323) | C$117 | + 175% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 19% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,000,000 Franc (C$34,899) | C$22,935 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 715 Franc (C$1.56) | C$1.42 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 33,993 Franc (C$74) | C$67 | + 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,054 Franc (C$11) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 9% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,856 Franc (C$4.05) | C$8 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,541 Franc (C$10) | C$22 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,018 Franc (C$55) | C$77 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,125 Franc (C$7) | C$6 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,858 Franc (C$6) | C$3.85 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,159 Franc (C$4.71) | C$4.28 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,474 Franc (C$3.21) | C$3.11 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,174 Franc (C$2.56) | C$2.46 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,694 Franc (C$17) | C$20 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,673 Franc (C$34) | C$52 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,929 Franc (C$24) | C$26 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,250 Franc (C$57) | C$117 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,166 Franc (C$77) | C$96 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,454 Franc (C$10) | C$9 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,910 Franc (C$4.17) | C$5.42 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,503 Franc (C$3.28) | C$7 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 397,500 Franc (C$867) | C$647 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 72 Franc (C$0.16) | C$0.83 | - 81% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 34,412 Franc (C$75) | C$35 | + 112% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 733 Franc (C$1.60) | C$11 | - 85% | |
| 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 209 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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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$5,414 (2,482,125 Franc) in Dakar.
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