Cost of living in Dakar, Senegal vs Limassol, Cyprus
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| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 18% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,910 Franc (€11) | €13 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,320 Franc (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,232 Franc (€4.93) | €4.80 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,112 Franc (€1.69) | €1.48 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,163 Franc (€1.77) | €3.68 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 900 Franc (€1.37) | €1.58 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,359 Franc (€7) | €3.59 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,368 Franc (€2.09) | €1.77 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 742 Franc (€1.13) | €0.81 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 681 Franc (€1.04) | €1.31 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,729 Franc (€9) | €7 | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,198 Franc (€1.83) | €2.17 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 333 Franc (€0.51) | €1.34 | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 10% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,013,880 Franc (€1,546) | €1,152 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 576,595 Franc (€879) | €844 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 109,422 Franc (€167) | €170 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 443,519 Franc (€676) | €701 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 274,042 Franc (€418) | €523 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 43,987 Franc (€67) | €79 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,645 Franc (€38) | €28 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 273,532 Franc (€417) | €421 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,423 Franc (€115) | €109 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,242 Franc (€8) | €7 | + 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,100 Franc (€3.20) | €6 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 7% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 44,208 Franc (€67) | €63 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 24,711 Franc (€38) | €35 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,196 Franc (€78) | €71 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,065 Franc (€89) | €89 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 17% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,716,200 Franc (€22,438) | €15,286 | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 723 Franc (€1.10) | €1.21 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,864 Franc (€24) | €42 | - 42% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,248 Franc (€8) | €12 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 9% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,077 Franc (€3.17) | €4.55 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,791 Franc (€7) | €14 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,018 Franc (€38) | €50 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,136 Franc (€4.78) | €3.53 | + 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (€4.57) | €3.60 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,159 Franc (€3.29) | €3.64 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,557 Franc (€2.37) | €1.97 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,245 Franc (€1.90) | €2.40 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,373 Franc (€11) | €13 | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 9% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,592 Franc (€24) | €37 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,197 Franc (€16) | €17 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,250 Franc (€40) | €26 | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,628 Franc (€47) | €44 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,399 Franc (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,036 Franc (€3.10) | €2.93 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,627 Franc (€2.48) | €2.96 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 404,785 Franc (€617) | €504 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Franc (€0.11) | €0.09 | + 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,723 Franc (€50) | €59 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 772 Franc (€1.18) | €4.77 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 168 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,400 in Limassol you would need to make just about €3,169 (2,078,372 Franc) in Dakar.
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