Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 6% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus)
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| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 18% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dakar (Senegal) | Limassol (Cyprus) | Diff |
| 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 (€4.94) | €4.80 | 3% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 1,112 Franc (€1.70) | €1.48 | 14% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 1,163 Franc (€1.78) | €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 in Dakar (Senegal) is 10% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||
| Dakar (Senegal) | Limassol (Cyprus) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,013,880 Franc (€1,549) | €1,152 | 34% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 576,595 Franc (€881) | €844 | 4% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 109,422 Franc (€167) | €170 | 1% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 443,519 Franc (€678) | €701 | 3% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 274,042 Franc (€419) | €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 | 33% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 273,532 Franc (€418) | €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 (€3.21) | €6 | 48% |
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 7% more expensive than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||
| Dakar (Senegal) | Limassol (Cyprus) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 44,208 Franc (€68) | €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 | 11% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 58,065 Franc (€89) | €89 | 1% |
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 17% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||
| Dakar (Senegal) | Limassol (Cyprus) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 14,716,200 Franc (€22,488) | €15,286 | 47% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 723 Franc (€1.11) | €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 in Dakar (Senegal) is 8% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||
| Dakar (Senegal) | Limassol (Cyprus) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 2,199 Franc (€3.36) | €4.55 | 26% |
| 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 (€4.79) | €3.53 | 36% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 3,000 Franc (€4.58) | €3.60 | 27% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 2,159 Franc (€3.30) | €3.64 | 9% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 1,557 Franc (€2.38) | €1.97 | 21% |
| 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 in Dakar (Senegal) is 9% cheaper than in Limassol (Cyprus) | ||
| Dakar (Senegal) | Limassol (Cyprus) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 15,592 Franc (€24) | €37 | 36% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 10,197 Franc (€16) | €17 | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 26,250 Franc (€40) | €26 | 55% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 30,628 Franc (€47) | €44 | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 4,399 Franc (€7) | €8 | 12% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 2,036 Franc (€3.11) | €2.93 | 6% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 1,627 Franc (€2.49) | €2.96 | 16% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 404,785 Franc (€619) | €504 | 23% |
| 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 | 15% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 772 Franc (€1.18) | €4.77 | 75% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,500 in Limassol you would need to make just about €3,275 (2,143,230 Franc) in Dakar.