Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 31% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 9% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dakar | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,129 Franc (£9) | £15 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,135 Franc (£7) | £5.39 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,167 Franc (£4.18) | £2.54 | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,339 Franc (£1.77) | £1.13 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,261 Franc (£1.67) | £2.28 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,154 Franc (£1.52) | £1.79 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,148 Franc (£5.48) | £2.69 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,716 Franc (£2.27) | £1.84 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 722 Franc (£0.95) | £0.85 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 577 Franc (£0.76) | £1.60 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,037 Franc (£9) | £7 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,330 Franc (£1.76) | £1.61 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 455 Franc (£0.60) | £1.12 | - 46% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dakar | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,234,480 Franc (£1,631) | £1,159 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 724,936 Franc (£958) | £904 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 107,563 Franc (£142) | £297 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 500,598 Franc (£661) | £569 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 311,645 Franc (£412) | £453 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 43,987 Franc (£58) | £125 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,651 Franc (£34) | £25 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 265,198 Franc (£350) | £386 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,809 Franc (£100) | £110 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,454 Franc (£7) | £7 | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,999 Franc (£3.96) | £12 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 23% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dakar | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 37,244 Franc (£49) | £44 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,206 Franc (£35) | £26 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,542 Franc (£68) | £54 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,520 Franc (£76) | £74 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 68% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dakar | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,716,200 Franc (£19,439) | £24,333 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 790 Franc (£1.04) | £1.62 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,004 Franc (£15) | £89 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,769 Franc (£6) | £15 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 5% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dakar | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,473 Franc (£3.27) | £3.03 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,791 Franc (£6) | £4.55 | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,049 Franc (£29) | £62 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,136 Franc (£4.14) | £2.75 | + 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,096 Franc (£4.09) | £1.32 | + 211% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,021 Franc (£2.67) | £3.71 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,704 Franc (£2.25) | £1.73 | + 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,221 Franc (£1.61) | £1.61 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,301 Franc (£10) | £13 | - 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Dakar | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,179 Franc (£20) | £31 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,923 Franc (£12) | £15 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,250 Franc (£35) | £62 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,502 Franc (£40) | £50 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,944 Franc (£7) | £8 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,459 Franc (£3.25) | £2.86 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,815 Franc (£2.40) | £3.20 | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 470,995 Franc (£622) | £389 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Franc (£0.09) | £0.09 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,711 Franc (£41) | £32 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 805 Franc (£1.06) | £13 | - 92% | |
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TOTAL | - 31% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 133 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 28, 2023.
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