Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 57% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland)
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Food | - 53% | |||
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Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 53% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Dakar | Geneva | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,170 Franc (CHF 12) | CHF 27 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,760 Franc (CHF 10) | CHF 15 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,237 Franc (CHF 4.79) | CHF 12 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,473 Franc (CHF 2.18) | CHF 1.68 | + 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,226 Franc (CHF 1.82) | CHF 7 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,370 Franc (CHF 2.03) | CHF 3.55 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,930 Franc (CHF 7) | CHF 10 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,719 Franc (CHF 2.55) | CHF 4.65 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 677 Franc (CHF 1.00) | CHF 2.93 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 577 Franc (CHF 0.85) | CHF 2.66 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,037 Franc (CHF 10) | CHF 12 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,329 Franc (CHF 1.97) | CHF 2.80 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 493 Franc (CHF 0.73) | CHF 2.72 | - 73% | |
Housing | - 56% | |||
Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 56% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Dakar | Geneva | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,281,780 Franc (CHF 1,899) | CHF 3,847 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 721,165 Franc (CHF 1,068) | CHF 3,155 | - 66% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 98,765 Franc (CHF 146) | CHF 165 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 462,470 Franc (CHF 685) | CHF 2,146 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 339,602 Franc (CHF 503) | CHF 1,695 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 76,508 Franc (CHF 113) | CHF 121 | - 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,897 Franc (CHF 38) | CHF 55 | - 30% | |
40” flat screen tv | 276,607 Franc (CHF 410) | CHF 547 | - 25% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 67,016 Franc (CHF 99) | CHF 180 | - 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,454 Franc (CHF 8) | CHF 13 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,999 Franc (CHF 4.44) | CHF 26 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 39% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Dakar | Geneva | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 37,244 Franc (CHF 55) | CHF 94 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,206 Franc (CHF 39) | CHF 60 | - 35% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,542 Franc (CHF 76) | CHF 117 | - 35% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,520 Franc (CHF 85) | CHF 183 | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 63% | |||
Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 63% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Dakar | Geneva | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,716,200 Franc (CHF 21,798) | CHF 35,571 | - 39% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 827 Franc (CHF 1.22) | CHF 1.91 | - 36% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 11,004 Franc (CHF 16) | CHF 68 | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,776 Franc (CHF 7) | CHF 34 | - 79% | |
Personal Care | - 58% | |||
Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 58% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Dakar | Geneva | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,473 Franc (CHF 3.66) | CHF 12 | - 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,791 Franc (CHF 7) | CHF 29 | - 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,049 Franc (CHF 33) | CHF 125 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,136 Franc (CHF 4.64) | CHF 9 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,054 Franc (CHF 4.52) | CHF 4.29 | + 6% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,021 Franc (CHF 2.99) | CHF 5.10 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,697 Franc (CHF 2.51) | CHF 5.06 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,275 Franc (CHF 1.89) | CHF 4.59 | - 59% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,713 Franc (CHF 11) | CHF 39 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 57% | |||
Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 57% cheaper than in Geneva (Switzerland) | ||||
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Dakar | Geneva | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,780 Franc (CHF 26) | CHF 88 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,923 Franc (CHF 12) | CHF 38 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,250 Franc (CHF 39) | CHF 119 | - 67% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 31,985 Franc (CHF 47) | CHF 113 | - 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,944 Franc (CHF 7) | CHF 24 | - 70% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,509 Franc (CHF 3.72) | CHF 4.73 | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,815 Franc (CHF 2.69) | CHF 8 | - 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 470,995 Franc (CHF 698) | CHF 589 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 64 Franc (CHF 0.09) | CHF 0.33 | - 72% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,567 Franc (CHF 48) | CHF 81 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 805 Franc (CHF 1.19) | CHF 8 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 57% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 179 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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