Cost of living in Dakar, Senegal vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | + 62% | |||
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Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 62% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,910 Franc (48 zł) | 26 zł | + 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,320 Franc (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 55% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,232 Franc (22 zł) | 8 zł | + 181% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,112 Franc (8 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 167% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,163 Franc (8 zł) | 10 zł | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 900 Franc (6 zł) | 7 zł | - 6% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,359 Franc (30 zł) | 12 zł | + 162% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,368 Franc (9 zł) | 3.69 zł | + 157% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 742 Franc (5.15 zł) | 2.31 zł | + 123% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 681 Franc (4.72 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,729 Franc (40 zł) | 27 zł | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,198 Franc (8 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 75% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 333 Franc (2.31 zł) | 2.66 zł | - 13% | |
Housing | + 99% | |||
Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 99% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,013,880 Franc (7,030 zł) | 3,027 zł | + 132% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 576,595 Franc (3,998 zł) | 1,964 zł | + 104% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 109,422 Franc (759 zł) | 471 zł | + 61% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 443,519 Franc (3,075 zł) | 1,890 zł | + 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 274,042 Franc (1,900 zł) | 1,028 zł | + 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 43,987 Franc (305 zł) | 280 zł | + 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,645 Franc (171 zł) | 47 zł | + 261% | |
40” flat screen tv | 273,532 Franc (1,897 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 23% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,423 Franc (523 zł) | 403 zł | + 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,242 Franc (36 zł) | 21 zł | + 76% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,100 Franc (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 15% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 32% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 44,208 Franc (307 zł) | 246 zł | + 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 24,711 Franc (171 zł) | 118 zł | + 45% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,196 Franc (355 zł) | 310 zł | + 15% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,065 Franc (403 zł) | 350 zł | + 15% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 23% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,716,200 Franc (102,040 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 44% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 723 Franc (5.01 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 15,864 Franc (110 zł) | 94 zł | + 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,248 Franc (36 zł) | 26 zł | + 42% | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 57% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,077 Franc (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,791 Franc (33 zł) | 28 zł | + 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,018 Franc (173 zł) | 101 zł | + 72% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,136 Franc (22 zł) | 17 zł | + 30% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (21 zł) | 11 zł | + 86% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,159 Franc (15 zł) | 10 zł | + 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,557 Franc (11 zł) | 5.13 zł | + 110% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,245 Franc (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,373 Franc (51 zł) | 36 zł | + 41% | |
Entertainment | + 52% | |||
Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 52% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,592 Franc (108 zł) | 68 zł | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10,197 Franc (71 zł) | 54 zł | + 31% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,250 Franc (182 zł) | 133 zł | + 37% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,628 Franc (212 zł) | 138 zł | + 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,399 Franc (30 zł) | 18 zł | + 72% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,036 Franc (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 68% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,627 Franc (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 404,785 Franc (2,807 zł) | 1,907 zł | + 47% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Franc (0.49 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 66% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,723 Franc (227 zł) | 119 zł | + 90% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 772 Franc (5.35 zł) | 14 zł | - 61% | |
TOTAL | + 58% |

These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 58% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 14,996 zł (2,162,719 Franc) in Dakar to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,500 zł in Łódź.
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