- 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 | 7,665 Franc (C$18) | C$15 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,396 Franc (C$8) | C$9 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,780 Franc (C$9) | C$5.69 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,012 Franc (C$2.41) | C$2.17 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,310 Franc (C$3.12) | C$4.84 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,043 Franc (C$2.49) | C$2.90 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,012 Franc (C$10) | C$10 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,243 Franc (C$2.96) | C$4.00 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 517 Franc (C$1.23) | C$3.31 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 667 Franc (C$1.59) | C$3.07 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,157 Franc (C$12) | C$16 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,262 Franc (C$3.01) | C$2.51 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 478 Franc (C$1.14) | C$2.07 | - 45% | |
| 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 | 942,675 Franc (C$2,247) | C$1,576 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 519,471 Franc (C$1,238) | C$1,122 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125,914 Franc (C$300) | C$109 | + 174% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 432,663 Franc (C$1,031) | C$1,019 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 260,886 Franc (C$622) | C$774 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35,794 Franc (C$85) | C$66 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25,022 Franc (C$60) | C$40 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 275,998 Franc (C$658) | C$377 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,603 Franc (C$178) | C$98 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,869 Franc (C$14) | C$9 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,461 Franc (C$3.48) | C$23 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 70% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 46,094 Franc (C$110) | C$59 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 24,024 Franc (C$57) | C$40 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 56,325 Franc (C$134) | C$93 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128,905 Franc (C$307) | C$92 | + 233% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 33% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,000,000 Franc (C$38,131) | C$22,749 | + 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 812 Franc (C$1.93) | C$1.27 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37,441 Franc (C$89) | C$65 | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,160 Franc (C$12) | C$31 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,100 Franc (C$5.00) | C$8 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,844 Franc (C$9) | C$20 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 22,214 Franc (C$53) | C$96 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,125 Franc (C$7) | C$6 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,951 Franc (C$7) | C$3.72 | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,176 Franc (C$5.18) | C$2.83 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,510 Franc (C$3.60) | C$3.09 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,186 Franc (C$2.83) | C$2.46 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,814 Franc (C$21) | C$19 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 22% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,236 Franc (C$36) | C$46 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13,186 Franc (C$31) | C$26 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31,000 Franc (C$74) | C$101 | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,620 Franc (C$85) | C$87 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,725 Franc (C$11) | C$9 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,867 Franc (C$4.45) | C$5.53 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,431 Franc (C$3.41) | C$5.67 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 397,500 Franc (C$947) | C$549 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 73 Franc (C$0.18) | C$1.04 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 34,420 Franc (C$82) | C$35 | + 133% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 686 Franc (C$1.63) | C$10 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 297 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 7% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$5,240
(2,198,859 Franc)
in Dakar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
C$4,900
in Abbotsford.
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