- 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% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,665 Franc (GH₵63) | GH₵56 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,396 Franc (GH₵28) | GH₵28 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,780 Franc (GH₵31) | GH₵17 | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,012 Franc (GH₵8) | GH₵10 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,310 Franc (GH₵11) | GH₵11 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,043 Franc (GH₵9) | GH₵11 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,012 Franc (GH₵33) | GH₵39 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,243 Franc (GH₵10) | GH₵17 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 517 Franc (GH₵4.27) | GH₵10 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 667 Franc (GH₵5.52) | GH₵4.37 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,157 Franc (GH₵43) | GH₵29 | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,262 Franc (GH₵10) | GH₵10 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 478 Franc (GH₵3.96) | GH₵4.95 | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 10% cheaper than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 942,675 Franc (GH₵7,802) | GH₵11,045 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 519,471 Franc (GH₵4,299) | GH₵5,252 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125,914 Franc (GH₵1,042) | GH₵457 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 432,663 Franc (GH₵3,581) | GH₵4,531 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 260,886 Franc (GH₵2,159) | GH₵2,083 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35,794 Franc (GH₵296) | GH₵227 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25,022 Franc (GH₵207) | GH₵97 | + 114% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 275,998 Franc (GH₵2,284) | GH₵2,183 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,603 Franc (GH₵617) | GH₵590 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,869 Franc (GH₵49) | GH₵38 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,461 Franc (GH₵12) | GH₵50 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 118% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 118% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 46,094 Franc (GH₵381) | GH₵165 | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 24,024 Franc (GH₵199) | GH₵104 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 56,325 Franc (GH₵466) | GH₵270 | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128,905 Franc (GH₵1,067) | GH₵282 | + 279% | |
| Transportation | + 107% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 107% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,000,000 Franc (GH₵132,416) | GH₵42,068 | + 215% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 812 Franc (GH₵7) | GH₵4.04 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37,441 Franc (GH₵310) | GH₵150 | + 106% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,160 Franc (GH₵43) | GH₵49 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 24% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,100 Franc (GH₵17) | GH₵20 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,844 Franc (GH₵32) | GH₵28 | + 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 22,214 Franc (GH₵184) | GH₵153 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,125 Franc (GH₵26) | GH₵20 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,951 Franc (GH₵24) | GH₵18 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,176 Franc (GH₵18) | GH₵19 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,510 Franc (GH₵12) | GH₵9 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,186 Franc (GH₵10) | GH₵12 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,814 Franc (GH₵73) | GH₵26 | + 178% | |
| 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₵126) | GH₵91 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13,186 Franc (GH₵109) | GH₵56 | + 93% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31,000 Franc (GH₵257) | GH₵74 | + 246% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,620 Franc (GH₵295) | GH₵226 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,725 Franc (GH₵39) | GH₵20 | + 97% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,867 Franc (GH₵15) | GH₵13 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,431 Franc (GH₵12) | GH₵8 | + 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 397,500 Franc (GH₵3,290) | GH₵2,070 | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 73 Franc (GH₵0.61) | GH₵0.47 | + 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 34,420 Franc (GH₵285) | GH₵289 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 686 Franc (GH₵5.68) | GH₵8 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 257 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 23% more expensive than in Accra (Ghana)
For example, you would need at least GH₵38,284
(4,625,901 Franc)
in Dakar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
GH₵31,000
in Accra.
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