Cost of living in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 34% more expensive than in Dakar (Senegal)
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Food | + 44% | |||
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Food in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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Amarillo, Texas | Dakar | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $29 (17,734 Franc) | 8,170 Franc | + 117% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (6,996 Franc) | 6,760 Franc | + 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.22 (2,540 Franc) | 3,237 Franc | - 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (558 Franc) | 1,473 Franc | - 62% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.34 (2,014 Franc) | 1,226 Franc | + 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.68 (1,615 Franc) | 1,370 Franc | + 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.88 (2,942 Franc) | 4,930 Franc | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.55 (2,137 Franc) | 1,719 Franc | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.14 (685 Franc) | 677 Franc | + 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.97 (2,391 Franc) | 577 Franc | + 315% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (8,289 Franc) | 7,037 Franc | + 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.14 (1,291 Franc) | 1,329 Franc | - 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.73 (1,040 Franc) | 493 Franc | + 111% | |
Housing | + 3% | |||
Housing in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is about the same as in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,313 (791,238 Franc) | 1,281,780 Franc | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $972 (585,563 Franc) | 721,165 Franc | - 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $170 (102,386 Franc) | 98,765 Franc | + 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $811 (488,498 Franc) | 462,470 Franc | + 6% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $693 (417,625 Franc) | 339,602 Franc | + 23% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $129 (77,730 Franc) | 76,508 Franc | + 2% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (29,140 Franc) | 25,897 Franc | + 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | $310 (186,717 Franc) | 276,607 Franc | - 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $153 (92,160 Franc) | 67,016 Franc | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (8,745 Franc) | 5,454 Franc | + 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (18,213 Franc) | 2,999 Franc | + 507% | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (30,216 Franc) | 37,244 Franc | - 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $31 (18,778 Franc) | 26,206 Franc | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (58,494 Franc) | 51,542 Franc | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $125 (75,174 Franc) | 57,520 Franc | + 31% | |
Transportation | + 19% | |||
Transportation in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,567 (13,596,467 Franc) | 14,716,200 Franc | - 8% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.80 (481 Franc) | 827 Franc | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $35 (21,318 Franc) | 11,004 Franc | + 94% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 4,776 Franc | - | |
Personal Care | + 66% | |||
Personal Care in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (4,566 Franc) | 2,473 Franc | + 85% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (13,133 Franc) | 4,791 Franc | + 174% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $105 (63,048 Franc) | 22,049 Franc | + 186% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (3,707 Franc) | 3,136 Franc | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.50 (2,107 Franc) | 3,054 Franc | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (4,327 Franc) | 2,021 Franc | + 114% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.26 (2,565 Franc) | 1,697 Franc | + 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.69 (1,020 Franc) | 1,275 Franc | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (10,999 Franc) | 7,713 Franc | + 43% | |
Entertainment | + 112% | |||
Entertainment in Amarillo, Texas (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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Amarillo, Texas | Dakar | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (27,769 Franc) | 17,780 Franc | + 56% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $20 (11,927 Franc) | 7,923 Franc | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $66 (39,902 Franc) | 26,250 Franc | + 52% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $60 (36,353 Franc) | 31,985 Franc | + 14% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (6,087 Franc) | 4,944 Franc | + 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (3,205 Franc) | 2,509 Franc | + 28% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.62 (2,180 Franc) | 1,815 Franc | + 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (258,847 Franc) | 470,995 Franc | - 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (603 Franc) | 64 Franc | + 847% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $64 (38,674 Franc) | 32,567 Franc | + 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (4,514 Franc) | 805 Franc | + 461% | |
TOTAL | + 34% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 77 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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