- Cost of Living
- Senegal
- Australia
- Dakar
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dakar, Senegal compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 3% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,665 Franc (AU$18) | AU$17 | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,396 Franc (AU$8) | AU$9 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,780 Franc (AU$9) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,012 Franc (AU$2.42) | AU$1.50 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,310 Franc (AU$3.13) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,043 Franc (AU$2.49) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,012 Franc (AU$10) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,243 Franc (AU$2.97) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 517 Franc (AU$1.23) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 667 Franc (AU$1.59) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,157 Franc (AU$12) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,262 Franc (AU$3.01) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 478 Franc (AU$1.14) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 12% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 942,675 Franc (AU$2,252) | AU$1,271 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 519,471 Franc (AU$1,241) | AU$2,559 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125,914 Franc (AU$301) | AU$645 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 432,663 Franc (AU$1,033) | AU$1,290 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 260,886 Franc (AU$623) | AU$860 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35,794 Franc (AU$85) | AU$215 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25,022 Franc (AU$60) | AU$55 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 275,998 Franc (AU$659) | AU$668 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,603 Franc (AU$178) | AU$100 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,869 Franc (AU$14) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,461 Franc (AU$3.49) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 21% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 46,094 Franc (AU$110) | AU$100 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 24,024 Franc (AU$57) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 56,325 Franc (AU$135) | AU$90 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128,905 Franc (AU$308) | AU$150 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 127% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 127% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,000,000 Franc (AU$38,215) | AU$25,000 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 812 Franc (AU$1.94) | AU$1.31 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37,441 Franc (AU$89) | AU$20 | + 347% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,160 Franc (AU$12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 11% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,100 Franc (AU$5.02) | AU$15 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,844 Franc (AU$9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 22,214 Franc (AU$53) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,125 Franc (AU$7) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,951 Franc (AU$7) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,176 Franc (AU$5.20) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,510 Franc (AU$3.61) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,186 Franc (AU$2.83) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,814 Franc (AU$21) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 13% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,236 Franc (AU$36) | AU$47 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13,186 Franc (AU$31) | AU$33 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31,000 Franc (AU$74) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,620 Franc (AU$85) | AU$100 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,725 Franc (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,867 Franc (AU$4.46) | AU$5.00 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,431 Franc (AU$3.42) | AU$4.00 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 397,500 Franc (AU$949) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 73 Franc (AU$0.18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 34,420 Franc (AU$82) | AU$52 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 686 Franc (AU$1.64) | AU$20 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 52 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00239
AUD
/
XOF
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Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 12% more expensive than in Albury (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$4,047
(1,694,417 Franc)
in Dakar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
AU$3,600
in Albury.
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