Cost of living in Dakar, Senegal vs Newcastle, Australia
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 21% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,910 Franc (AU$16) | AU$17 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,320 Franc (AU$10) | AU$11 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,232 Franc (AU$8) | AU$4.99 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,112 Franc (AU$2.64) | AU$1.27 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,163 Franc (AU$2.76) | AU$4.99 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 900 Franc (AU$2.14) | AU$4.99 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,359 Franc (AU$10) | AU$10 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,368 Franc (AU$3.25) | AU$4.35 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 742 Franc (AU$1.76) | AU$3.46 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 681 Franc (AU$1.62) | AU$4.73 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,729 Franc (AU$14) | AU$16 | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,198 Franc (AU$2.85) | AU$3.13 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 333 Franc (AU$0.79) | AU$1.79 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 19% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 19% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,013,880 Franc (AU$2,409) | AU$2,461 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 576,595 Franc (AU$1,370) | AU$1,879 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 109,422 Franc (AU$260) | AU$140 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 443,519 Franc (AU$1,054) | AU$1,843 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 274,042 Franc (AU$651) | AU$1,301 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 43,987 Franc (AU$105) | AU$92 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,645 Franc (AU$59) | AU$52 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 273,532 Franc (AU$650) | AU$573 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,423 Franc (AU$179) | AU$177 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,242 Franc (AU$12) | AU$12 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,100 Franc (AU$4.99) | AU$28 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is about the same as in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 44,208 Franc (AU$105) | AU$100 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 24,711 Franc (AU$59) | AU$60 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,196 Franc (AU$122) | AU$157 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,065 Franc (AU$138) | AU$117 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 34% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,716,200 Franc (AU$34,971) | AU$25,963 | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 723 Franc (AU$1.72) | AU$1.45 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,864 Franc (AU$38) | AU$100 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,248 Franc (AU$12) | AU$21 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 6% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,077 Franc (AU$4.94) | AU$12 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,791 Franc (AU$11) | AU$16 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 25,018 Franc (AU$59) | AU$71 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,136 Franc (AU$7) | AU$6 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (AU$7) | AU$4.60 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,159 Franc (AU$5.13) | AU$5.36 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,557 Franc (AU$3.70) | AU$3.19 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,245 Franc (AU$2.96) | AU$3.88 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,373 Franc (AU$18) | AU$25 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 37% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,592 Franc (AU$37) | AU$52 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,197 Franc (AU$24) | AU$27 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,250 Franc (AU$62) | AU$162 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,628 Franc (AU$73) | AU$108 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,399 Franc (AU$10) | AU$14 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,036 Franc (AU$4.84) | AU$4.46 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,627 Franc (AU$3.87) | AU$7 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 404,785 Franc (AU$962) | AU$594 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Franc (AU$0.17) | AU$0.83 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,723 Franc (AU$78) | AU$53 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 772 Franc (AU$1.83) | AU$27 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 197 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 25% cheaper than in Newcastle (Australia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require AU$7,600 in Newcastle you would need to make just about AU$5,720 (2,406,862 Franc) in Dakar.
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