- Cost of Living
- Senegal
- Poland
- Dakar
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Dakar, Senegal vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 64% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,238 Franc (47 zł) | 30 zł | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,781 Franc (25 zł) | 19 zł | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,588 Franc (24 zł) | 8 zł | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,132 Franc (7 zł) | 2.65 zł | + 180% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,291 Franc (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,109 Franc (7 zł) | 5.67 zł | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,012 Franc (26 zł) | 11 zł | + 139% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,266 Franc (8 zł) | 2.88 zł | + 188% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 549 Franc (3.60 zł) | 2.27 zł | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 663 Franc (4.35 zł) | 3.22 zł | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,776 Franc (38 zł) | 24 zł | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,262 Franc (8 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 552 Franc (3.62 zł) | 1.95 zł | + 85% | |
| Housing | + 88% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 88% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 958,743 Franc (6,289 zł) | 3,149 zł | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 528,757 Franc (3,469 zł) | 1,746 zł | + 99% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 120,617 Franc (791 zł) | 519 zł | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 432,663 Franc (2,838 zł) | 1,426 zł | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 260,886 Franc (1,711 zł) | 1,043 zł | + 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 35,794 Franc (235 zł) | 291 zł | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 24,651 Franc (162 zł) | 44 zł | + 271% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 275,998 Franc (1,811 zł) | 1,798 zł | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 74,603 Franc (489 zł) | 419 zł | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,869 Franc (38 zł) | 21 zł | + 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,100 Franc (14 zł) | 16 zł | - 11% | |
| 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 (302 zł) | 264 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 24,024 Franc (158 zł) | 118 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 56,325 Franc (369 zł) | 276 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 128,905 Franc (846 zł) | 299 zł | + 182% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 82% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,000,000 Franc (104,958 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 758 Franc (4.97 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 37,441 Franc (246 zł) | 91 zł | + 170% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,041 Franc (33 zł) | 27 zł | + 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 52% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,100 Franc (14 zł) | 14 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,844 Franc (25 zł) | 27 zł | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 23,949 Franc (157 zł) | 100 zł | + 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,125 Franc (20 zł) | 16 zł | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (20 zł) | 12 zł | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,176 Franc (14 zł) | 10 zł | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,529 Franc (10 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,226 Franc (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,147 Franc (53 zł) | 30 zł | + 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 61% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,621 Franc (102 zł) | 59 zł | + 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 13,186 Franc (87 zł) | 47 zł | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 31,000 Franc (203 zł) | 126 zł | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,837 Franc (215 zł) | 103 zł | + 110% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,725 Franc (31 zł) | 15 zł | + 100% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,818 Franc (12 zł) | 8 zł | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,408 Franc (9 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 397,500 Franc (2,608 zł) | 1,972 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 69 Franc (0.45 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 33,408 Franc (219 zł) | 122 zł | + 80% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 727 Franc (4.77 zł) | 14 zł | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 368 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
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Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 72% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 15,351 zł
(2,340,083 Franc)
in Dakar
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,900 zł
in Łódź.
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