- Cost of Living
- Senegal
- Egypt
- Dakar
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dakar, Senegal vs Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 176% | |||
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Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 176% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,238 Franc (E£ 220) | E£ 53 | + 319% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,781 Franc (E£ 115) | E£ 49 | + 135% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,588 Franc (E£ 109) | E£ 28 | + 285% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,132 Franc (E£ 34) | E£ 11 | + 220% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,291 Franc (E£ 39) | E£ 13 | + 196% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,109 Franc (E£ 34) | E£ 5.42 | + 521% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,012 Franc (E£ 122) | E£ 13 | + 814% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,266 Franc (E£ 38) | E£ 21 | + 81% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 549 Franc (E£ 17) | E£ 6 | + 166% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 663 Franc (E£ 20) | E£ 25 | - 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,776 Franc (E£ 175) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,262 Franc (E£ 38) | E£ 8 | + 406% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 552 Franc (E£ 17) | E£ 8 | + 123% | |
Housing | + 127% | |||
Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 127% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 958,743 Franc (E£ 29,108) | E£ 4,000 | + 628% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 528,757 Franc (E£ 16,054) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 120,617 Franc (E£ 3,662) | E£ 350 | + 946% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 432,663 Franc (E£ 13,136) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 260,886 Franc (E£ 7,921) | E£ 1,500 | + 428% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35,794 Franc (E£ 1,087) | E£ 1,000 | + 9% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 24,651 Franc (E£ 748) | E£ 193 | + 287% | |
40” flat screen TV | 275,998 Franc (E£ 8,380) | E£ 3,000 | + 179% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,603 Franc (E£ 2,265) | E£ 1,200 | + 89% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,869 Franc (E£ 178) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,100 Franc (E£ 64) | E£ 38 | + 70% | |
Clothes | + 95% | |||
Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 95% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 46,094 Franc (E£ 1,399) | E£ 400 | + 250% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 24,024 Franc (E£ 729) | E£ 533 | + 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 56,325 Franc (E£ 1,710) | E£ 857 | + 100% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128,905 Franc (E£ 3,914) | E£ 800 | + 389% | |
Transportation | + 29% | |||
Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 29% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,000,000 Franc (E£ 485,774) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 758 Franc (E£ 23) | E£ 4.44 | + 419% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 37,441 Franc (E£ 1,137) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,054 Franc (E£ 153) | E£ 52 | + 194% | |
Personal Care | + 165% | |||
Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 165% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,100 Franc (E£ 64) | E£ 27 | + 136% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,844 Franc (E£ 117) | E£ 50 | + 133% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 23,949 Franc (E£ 727) | E£ 100 | + 627% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,125 Franc (E£ 95) | E£ 50 | + 90% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (E£ 91) | E£ 34 | + 165% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,176 Franc (E£ 66) | E£ 25 | + 164% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,529 Franc (E£ 46) | E£ 30 | + 55% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,226 Franc (E£ 37) | E£ 15 | + 148% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,147 Franc (E£ 247) | E£ 50 | + 395% | |
Entertainment | + 90% | |||
Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 90% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,621 Franc (E£ 474) | E£ 173 | + 174% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 13,186 Franc (E£ 400) | E£ 60 | + 567% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31,000 Franc (E£ 941) | E£ 120 | + 684% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,837 Franc (E£ 997) | E£ 350 | + 185% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,725 Franc (E£ 143) | E£ 25 | + 474% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,818 Franc (E£ 55) | E£ 15 | + 268% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,408 Franc (E£ 43) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 397,500 Franc (E£ 12,068) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 69 Franc (E£ 2.10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,408 Franc (E£ 1,014) | E£ 300 | + 238% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 727 Franc (E£ 22) | E£ 40 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | + 100% |

These prices were last updated on February 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 100% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 22,008
(724,877 Franc)
in Dakar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 11,000
in Al Mansurah.
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