- Cost of Living
- Senegal
- Ghana
- Dakar
- Accra
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dakar, Senegal compared to Accra, Ghana
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 3% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,665 Franc (GH₵65) | GH₵72 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,396 Franc (GH₵29) | GH₵32 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,780 Franc (GH₵32) | GH₵16 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,012 Franc (GH₵9) | GH₵10 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,310 Franc (GH₵11) | GH₵11 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,043 Franc (GH₵9) | GH₵11 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,012 Franc (GH₵34) | GH₵39 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,243 Franc (GH₵11) | GH₵17 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 517 Franc (GH₵4.39) | GH₵10 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 667 Franc (GH₵5.67) | GH₵4.37 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,157 Franc (GH₵44) | GH₵37 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,262 Franc (GH₵11) | GH₵10 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 478 Franc (GH₵4.06) | GH₵4.95 | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 13% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 942,675 Franc (GH₵8,011) | GH₵11,521 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 519,471 Franc (GH₵4,414) | GH₵5,451 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125,914 Franc (GH₵1,070) | GH₵526 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 432,663 Franc (GH₵3,677) | GH₵5,120 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 260,886 Franc (GH₵2,217) | GH₵2,072 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35,794 Franc (GH₵304) | GH₵227 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25,022 Franc (GH₵213) | GH₵100 | + 113% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 275,998 Franc (GH₵2,345) | GH₵2,183 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,603 Franc (GH₵634) | GH₵590 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,869 Franc (GH₵50) | GH₵38 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,461 Franc (GH₵12) | GH₵59 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 129% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 129% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 46,094 Franc (GH₵392) | GH₵154 | + 154% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 24,024 Franc (GH₵204) | GH₵105 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 56,325 Franc (GH₵479) | GH₵270 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128,905 Franc (GH₵1,095) | GH₵255 | + 330% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 113% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,000,000 Franc (GH₵135,963) | GH₵42,068 | + 223% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 812 Franc (GH₵7) | GH₵4.12 | + 67% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37,441 Franc (GH₵318) | GH₵150 | + 112% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,160 Franc (GH₵44) | GH₵47 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 27% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,100 Franc (GH₵18) | GH₵19 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,844 Franc (GH₵33) | GH₵28 | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 22,214 Franc (GH₵189) | GH₵165 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,125 Franc (GH₵27) | GH₵21 | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,951 Franc (GH₵25) | GH₵17 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,176 Franc (GH₵18) | GH₵23 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,510 Franc (GH₵13) | GH₵8 | + 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,186 Franc (GH₵10) | GH₵11 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,814 Franc (GH₵75) | GH₵25 | + 200% | |
| Entertainment | + 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 33% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,236 Franc (GH₵129) | GH₵97 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13,186 Franc (GH₵112) | GH₵56 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31,000 Franc (GH₵263) | GH₵138 | + 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,620 Franc (GH₵303) | GH₵222 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,725 Franc (GH₵40) | GH₵19 | + 113% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,867 Franc (GH₵16) | GH₵12 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,431 Franc (GH₵12) | GH₵8 | + 55% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 397,500 Franc (GH₵3,378) | GH₵2,204 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 73 Franc (GH₵0.62) | GH₵0.67 | - 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 34,420 Franc (GH₵292) | GH₵257 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 686 Franc (GH₵5.83) | GH₵8 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 288 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 22% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵41,475
(4,880,803 Franc)
in Dakar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵34,000
in Accra.
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