- Cost of Living
- Senegal
- Poland
- Dakar
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dakar, Senegal compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 95% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,557 Franc (49 zł) | 20 zł | + 146% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,781 Franc (25 zł) | 17 zł | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,780 Franc (25 zł) | 8 zł | + 218% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,090 Franc (7 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,286 Franc (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,109 Franc (7 zł) | 5.56 zł | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,012 Franc (26 zł) | 10 zł | + 153% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,289 Franc (8 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 549 Franc (3.57 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 652 Franc (4.24 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,776 Franc (38 zł) | 20 zł | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,262 Franc (8 zł) | 5.16 zł | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 552 Franc (3.59 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 74% | |
| Housing | + 115% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 115% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 958,743 Franc (6,230 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 168% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 528,757 Franc (3,436 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 120,617 Franc (784 zł) | 519 zł | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 432,663 Franc (2,812 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 139% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 260,886 Franc (1,695 zł) | 844 zł | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35,794 Franc (233 zł) | 275 zł | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 24,651 Franc (160 zł) | 47 zł | + 240% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 275,998 Franc (1,794 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,603 Franc (485 zł) | 419 zł | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,869 Franc (38 zł) | 20 zł | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,100 Franc (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 44% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 46,094 Franc (300 zł) | 275 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 24,024 Franc (156 zł) | 113 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 56,325 Franc (366 zł) | 282 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128,905 Franc (838 zł) | 297 zł | + 182% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 97% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,000,000 Franc (103,976 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 786 Franc (5.11 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37,441 Franc (243 zł) | 75 zł | + 224% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,041 Franc (33 zł) | 26 zł | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 46% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,100 Franc (14 zł) | 14 zł | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,844 Franc (25 zł) | 26 zł | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 22,214 Franc (144 zł) | 103 zł | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,125 Franc (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,951 Franc (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,176 Franc (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,510 Franc (10 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,186 Franc (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,147 Franc (53 zł) | 30 zł | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 66% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,236 Franc (99 zł) | 63 zł | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13,186 Franc (86 zł) | 44 zł | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31,000 Franc (201 zł) | 126 zł | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,693 Franc (232 zł) | 90 zł | + 158% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,725 Franc (31 zł) | 16 zł | + 93% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,818 Franc (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,408 Franc (9 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 397,500 Franc (2,583 zł) | 2,040 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 69 Franc (0.45 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,408 Franc (217 zł) | 108 zł | + 101% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 727 Franc (4.73 zł) | 13 zł | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 89% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 283 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 89% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,796 zł
(2,122,970 Franc)
in Dakar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,300 zł
in Łódź.
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