- Cost of Living
- Senegal
- Ghana
- Dakar
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dakar, Senegal compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 8% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,478 Franc (GH₵58) | GH₵38 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,150 Franc (GH₵24) | GH₵28 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,816 Franc (GH₵30) | GH₵19 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,042 Franc (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,285 Franc (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,043 Franc (GH₵8) | GH₵11 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,012 Franc (GH₵31) | GH₵31 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,243 Franc (GH₵10) | GH₵15 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 547 Franc (GH₵4.23) | GH₵8 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 660 Franc (GH₵5.10) | GH₵5.25 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,157 Franc (GH₵40) | GH₵23 | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,262 Franc (GH₵10) | GH₵9 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 478 Franc (GH₵3.70) | GH₵4.32 | - 15% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 15% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 865,571 Franc (GH₵6,691) | GH₵11,197 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 502,882 Franc (GH₵3,887) | GH₵4,896 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125,914 Franc (GH₵973) | GH₵325 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 400,906 Franc (GH₵3,099) | GH₵3,326 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 221,564 Franc (GH₵1,713) | GH₵1,403 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35,794 Franc (GH₵277) | GH₵244 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25,022 Franc (GH₵193) | GH₵108 | + 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 275,998 Franc (GH₵2,134) | GH₵2,180 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,603 Franc (GH₵577) | GH₵632 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,869 Franc (GH₵45) | GH₵35 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,461 Franc (GH₵11) | GH₵38 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 103% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 103% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 46,094 Franc (GH₵356) | GH₵172 | + 107% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 24,024 Franc (GH₵186) | GH₵103 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 57,236 Franc (GH₵442) | GH₵280 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128,905 Franc (GH₵996) | GH₵302 | + 230% | |
| Transportation | + 63% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 63% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,000,000 Franc (GH₵123,684) | GH₵59,955 | + 106% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 812 Franc (GH₵6) | GH₵3.62 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 29,586 Franc (GH₵229) | GH₵150 | + 52% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,960 Franc (GH₵38) | GH₵46 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 18% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,213 Franc (GH₵17) | GH₵20 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,830 Franc (GH₵37) | GH₵31 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 22,214 Franc (GH₵172) | GH₵160 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,125 Franc (GH₵24) | GH₵24 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,951 Franc (GH₵23) | GH₵18 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,191 Franc (GH₵17) | GH₵16 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,584 Franc (GH₵12) | GH₵9 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,186 Franc (GH₵9) | GH₵11 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,095 Franc (GH₵63) | GH₵25 | + 152% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 24% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,021 Franc (GH₵116) | GH₵73 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,526 Franc (GH₵112) | GH₵54 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31,000 Franc (GH₵240) | GH₵76 | + 214% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,344 Franc (GH₵289) | GH₵229 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,701 Franc (GH₵36) | GH₵21 | + 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,764 Franc (GH₵14) | GH₵13 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,418 Franc (GH₵11) | GH₵8 | + 41% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 102,263 Franc (GH₵791) | GH₵812 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 73 Franc (GH₵0.57) | GH₵0.47 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 38,150 Franc (GH₵295) | GH₵312 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 670 Franc (GH₵5.18) | GH₵8 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 412 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 14% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵36,594
(4,733,918 Franc)
in Dakar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵32,000
in Accra.
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