- Cost of Living
- Senegal
- Canada
- Dakar
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dakar, Senegal compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 4% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,478 Franc (C$17) | C$14 | + 22% | |
| 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$9) | C$5.67 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,042 Franc (C$2.37) | C$2.40 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,285 Franc (C$2.92) | C$4.13 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,043 Franc (C$2.37) | C$2.54 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,012 Franc (C$9) | C$9 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,243 Franc (C$2.82) | C$3.55 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 547 Franc (C$1.24) | C$3.02 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 660 Franc (C$1.50) | C$2.26 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,157 Franc (C$12) | C$15 | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,262 Franc (C$2.87) | C$2.18 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 478 Franc (C$1.09) | C$1.87 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 865,571 Franc (C$1,965) | C$1,186 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 502,882 Franc (C$1,142) | C$982 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125,914 Franc (C$286) | C$104 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 400,906 Franc (C$910) | C$919 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 221,564 Franc (C$503) | C$695 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35,794 Franc (C$81) | C$64 | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25,022 Franc (C$57) | C$39 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 275,998 Franc (C$627) | C$393 | + 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,603 Franc (C$169) | C$111 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,869 Franc (C$13) | C$10 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,461 Franc (C$3.32) | C$25 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 66% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 46,094 Franc (C$105) | C$61 | + 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 24,024 Franc (C$55) | C$41 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 57,236 Franc (C$130) | C$95 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128,905 Franc (C$293) | C$87 | + 238% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 61% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,000,000 Franc (C$36,329) | C$23,851 | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 812 Franc (C$1.84) | C$1.19 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37,000 Franc (C$84) | C$47 | + 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,960 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) | 2,213 Franc (C$5.02) | C$7 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,830 Franc (C$11) | C$20 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 22,214 Franc (C$50) | C$85 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,125 Franc (C$7) | C$6 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,951 Franc (C$7) | C$2.88 | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,191 Franc (C$4.98) | C$3.82 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,584 Franc (C$3.60) | C$3.16 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,186 Franc (C$2.69) | C$2.53 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,095 Franc (C$18) | C$19 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,021 Franc (C$34) | C$45 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,526 Franc (C$33) | C$26 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31,000 Franc (C$70) | C$84 | - 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,344 Franc (C$85) | C$89 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,701 Franc (C$11) | C$9 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,764 Franc (C$4.01) | C$5.72 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,418 Franc (C$3.22) | C$5.43 | - 41% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | C$850 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 73 Franc (C$0.17) | C$1.04 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,150 Franc (C$87) | C$34 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 670 Franc (C$1.52) | C$10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 182 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 8% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$3,889
(1,712,647 Franc)
in Dakar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$3,600
in Abbotsford.
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