Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 24% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel)
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Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 18% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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Dakar | Beersheba | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,170 Franc (49 ₪) | 68 ₪ | - 27% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,760 Franc (41 ₪) | 53 ₪ | - 23% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,237 Franc (19 ₪) | 17 ₪ | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,543 Franc (9 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,226 Franc (7 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,370 Franc (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,930 Franc (30 ₪) | 26 ₪ | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,719 Franc (10 ₪) | 9 ₪ | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 677 Franc (4.07 ₪) | 3.89 ₪ | + 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 577 Franc (3.47 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,659 Franc (40 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,329 Franc (8 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 0% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 453 Franc (2.73 ₪) | 5.33 ₪ | - 49% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 5% more expensive than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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Dakar | Beersheba | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,281,780 Franc (7,708 ₪) | 4,334 ₪ | + 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 721,165 Franc (4,337 ₪) | 2,930 ₪ | + 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 98,765 Franc (594 ₪) | 1,244 ₪ | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 462,470 Franc (2,781 ₪) | 2,535 ₪ | + 10% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 289,171 Franc (1,739 ₪) | 1,896 ₪ | - 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,259 Franc (242 ₪) | 1,255 ₪ | - 81% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,897 Franc (156 ₪) | 114 ₪ | + 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | 276,607 Franc (1,663 ₪) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 67,016 Franc (403 ₪) | 836 ₪ | - 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,454 Franc (33 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,999 Franc (18 ₪) | 46 ₪ | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 17% | |||
Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 17% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 37,244 Franc (224 ₪) | 338 ₪ | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,206 Franc (158 ₪) | 161 ₪ | - 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,542 Franc (310 ₪) | 427 ₪ | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,520 Franc (346 ₪) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 44% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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Dakar | Beersheba | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,716,200 Franc (88,496 ₪) | 139,410 ₪ | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 827 Franc (4.97 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 11,004 Franc (66 ₪) | 148 ₪ | - 55% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,893 Franc (29 ₪) | 74 ₪ | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 48% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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Dakar | Beersheba | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,473 Franc (15 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 58% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,791 Franc (29 ₪) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,967 Franc (150 ₪) | 672 ₪ | - 78% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,136 Franc (19 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,054 Franc (18 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,021 Franc (12 ₪) | 18 ₪ | - 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,697 Franc (10 ₪) | 8 ₪ | + 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,275 Franc (8 ₪) | 21 ₪ | - 63% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,713 Franc (46 ₪) | 50 ₪ | - 8% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 32% cheaper than in Beersheba (Israel) | ||||
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Dakar | Beersheba | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,780 Franc (107 ₪) | 205 ₪ | - 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,004 Franc (42 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 46% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,250 Franc (158 ₪) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,610 Franc (214 ₪) | 376 ₪ | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,944 Franc (30 ₪) | 41 ₪ | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,509 Franc (15 ₪) | 13 ₪ | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,616 Franc (10 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 58% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 470,995 Franc (2,832 ₪) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 64 Franc (0.38 ₪) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,706 Franc (185 ₪) | 272 ₪ | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 860 Franc (5.17 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 83% | |
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TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
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