- Cost of Living
- Senegal
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- Dakar
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Cost of living in Dakar, Senegal compared to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Currency:
Food | - 8% | |||
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Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 8% cheaper than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,665 Franc ($14) | $8 | + 72% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,396 Franc ($6) | $7 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,780 Franc ($7) | $5.32 | + 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,012 Franc ($1.91) | $1.72 | + 11% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,310 Franc ($2.48) | $2.63 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,043 Franc ($1.97) | $4.77 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,012 Franc ($8) | $3.50 | + 117% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,243 Franc ($2.35) | $3.26 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 517 Franc ($0.98) | $5.18 | - 81% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 667 Franc ($1.26) | $2.00 | - 37% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,157 Franc ($10) | $15 | - 35% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,262 Franc ($2.39) | $1.28 | + 86% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 478 Franc ($0.90) | $1.13 | - 20% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 16% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 942,675 Franc ($1,782) | $1,135 | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 519,471 Franc ($982) | $652 | + 51% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125,914 Franc ($238) | $283 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 432,663 Franc ($818) | $602 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 260,886 Franc ($493) | $472 | + 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35,794 Franc ($68) | $100 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25,022 Franc ($47) | $50 | - 4% | |
40” flat screen TV | 275,998 Franc ($522) | $300 | + 74% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,603 Franc ($141) | $107 | + 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,869 Franc ($11) | $19 | - 42% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,461 Franc ($2.76) | $9 | - 69% | |
Clothes | + 81% | |||
Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 81% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 46,094 Franc ($87) | $37 | + 138% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 24,024 Franc ($45) | $30 | + 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 56,325 Franc ($106) | $80 | + 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128,905 Franc ($244) | $75 | + 225% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 17% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,000,000 Franc ($30,239) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 812 Franc ($1.53) | $0.62 | + 146% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 37,441 Franc ($71) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,160 Franc ($10) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 7% | |||
Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 7% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,100 Franc ($3.97) | $6 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,844 Franc ($7) | $8 | - 9% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 22,214 Franc ($42) | $43 | - 3% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,125 Franc ($5.91) | $3.99 | + 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,951 Franc ($5.58) | $3.74 | + 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,176 Franc ($4.11) | $3.99 | + 3% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,510 Franc ($2.85) | $2.99 | - 5% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,186 Franc ($2.24) | $1.99 | + 13% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,814 Franc ($17) | $12 | + 43% | |
Entertainment | + 14% | |||
Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 14% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,236 Franc ($29) | $42 | - 31% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13,186 Franc ($25) | $13 | + 88% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31,000 Franc ($59) | $18 | + 225% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,620 Franc ($67) | $57 | + 19% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,725 Franc ($9) | $4.75 | + 88% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,867 Franc ($3.53) | $3.25 | + 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,431 Franc ($2.70) | $1.94 | + 39% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 397,500 Franc ($751) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 73 Franc ($0.14) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 34,420 Franc ($65) | $28 | + 137% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 686 Franc ($1.30) | $4.78 | - 73% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 11% more expensive than in Aguadilla (Puerto Rico)
For example, you would need at least $3,451
(1,825,812 Franc)
in Dakar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
$3,100
in Aguadilla.
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