- Cost of Living
- Senegal
- Poland
- Dakar
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dakar, Senegal compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 88% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 88% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,665 Franc (51 zł) | 20 zł | + 153% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,396 Franc (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,780 Franc (25 zł) | 8 zł | + 194% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,012 Franc (7 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 168% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,310 Franc (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,043 Franc (7 zł) | 5.07 zł | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,012 Franc (26 zł) | 17 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,243 Franc (8 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 517 Franc (3.41 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 667 Franc (4.40 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,157 Franc (34 zł) | 20 zł | + 70% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,262 Franc (8 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 478 Franc (3.15 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 54% | |
| 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 | 942,675 Franc (6,215 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 519,471 Franc (3,425 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 125,914 Franc (830 zł) | 519 zł | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 432,663 Franc (2,853 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 260,886 Franc (1,720 zł) | 844 zł | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35,794 Franc (236 zł) | 275 zł | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 25,022 Franc (165 zł) | 47 zł | + 250% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 275,998 Franc (1,820 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,603 Franc (492 zł) | 419 zł | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,869 Franc (39 zł) | 20 zł | + 92% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,461 Franc (10 zł) | 16 zł | - 38% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 47% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 46,094 Franc (304 zł) | 275 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 24,024 Franc (158 zł) | 113 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 56,325 Franc (371 zł) | 277 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128,905 Franc (850 zł) | 303 zł | + 181% | |
| Transportation | + 98% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 98% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,000,000 Franc (105,490 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 812 Franc (5.35 zł) | 5.26 zł | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37,441 Franc (247 zł) | 75 zł | + 229% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,160 Franc (34 zł) | 26 zł | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 50% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,100 Franc (14 zł) | 14 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,844 Franc (25 zł) | 26 zł | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 22,214 Franc (146 zł) | 100 zł | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,125 Franc (21 zł) | 16 zł | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,951 Franc (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,176 Franc (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,510 Franc (10 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,186 Franc (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,814 Franc (58 zł) | 28 zł | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 71% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,236 Franc (100 zł) | 63 zł | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13,186 Franc (87 zł) | 44 zł | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31,000 Franc (204 zł) | 115 zł | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 35,620 Franc (235 zł) | 90 zł | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,725 Franc (31 zł) | 16 zł | + 96% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,867 Franc (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 91% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,431 Franc (9 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 397,500 Franc (2,621 zł) | 2,100 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 73 Franc (0.48 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 34,420 Franc (227 zł) | 108 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 686 Franc (4.52 zł) | 13 zł | - 65% | |
| 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 208 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 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 12,493 zł
(1,894,838 Franc)
in Dakar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,600 zł
in Łódź.
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