Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 12% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 23% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Dakar | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,129 Franc (50 zł) | 40 zł | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,135 Franc (36 zł) | 30 zł | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,167 Franc (22 zł) | 12 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,339 Franc (9 zł) | 3.88 zł | + 144% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,261 Franc (9 zł) | 15 zł | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,154 Franc (8 zł) | 14 zł | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,148 Franc (29 zł) | 15 zł | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,716 Franc (12 zł) | 3.85 zł | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 722 Franc (5.09 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 577 Franc (4.07 zł) | 4.36 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,037 Franc (50 zł) | 36 zł | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,330 Franc (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 455 Franc (3.21 zł) | 3.12 zł | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 23% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Dakar | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,234,480 Franc (8,705 zł) | 6,166 zł | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 724,936 Franc (5,112 zł) | 4,036 zł | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 107,563 Franc (758 zł) | 1,233 zł | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 500,598 Franc (3,530 zł) | 2,925 zł | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 311,645 Franc (2,198 zł) | 2,237 zł | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 43,987 Franc (310 zł) | 300 zł | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,651 Franc (181 zł) | 46 zł | + 297% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 265,198 Franc (1,870 zł) | 1,830 zł | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,809 Franc (535 zł) | 399 zł | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,454 Franc (38 zł) | 37 zł | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,999 Franc (21 zł) | 50 zł | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 11% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Dakar | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 37,244 Franc (263 zł) | 323 zł | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,206 Franc (185 zł) | 120 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,542 Franc (363 zł) | 367 zł | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,520 Franc (406 zł) | 496 zł | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 19% cheaper than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Dakar | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,716,200 Franc (103,773 zł) | 93,824 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 790 Franc (5.57 zł) | 7 zł | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,004 Franc (78 zł) | 123 zł | - 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,766 Franc (34 zł) | 35 zł | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 18% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Dakar | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,473 Franc (17 zł) | 17 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,791 Franc (34 zł) | 48 zł | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,049 Franc (155 zł) | 174 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,136 Franc (22 zł) | 10 zł | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,096 Franc (22 zł) | 12 zł | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,021 Franc (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,704 Franc (12 zł) | 7 zł | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,221 Franc (9 zł) | 9 zł | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,301 Franc (51 zł) | 45 zł | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 32% more expensive than in Gdańsk (Poland) | ||||
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| Dakar | Gdańsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,179 Franc (107 zł) | 94 zł | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,923 Franc (63 zł) | 54 zł | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,250 Franc (185 zł) | 215 zł | - 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,502 Franc (215 zł) | 168 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,944 Franc (35 zł) | 28 zł | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,459 Franc (17 zł) | 14 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,815 Franc (13 zł) | 12 zł | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 470,995 Franc (3,321 zł) | 2,013 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Franc (0.50 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,711 Franc (217 zł) | 132 zł | + 64% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 805 Franc (5.68 zł) | 17 zł | - 66% | |
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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 187 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 01, 2023.
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