Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 25% cheaper than in Richmond, Virginia (United States)
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| Food | - 31% | |||
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| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 31% cheaper than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Dakar | Richmond, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,696 Franc ($12) | $14 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,668 Franc ($7) | $9 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,956 Franc ($4.75) | $4.63 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,186 Franc ($1.91) | $0.83 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,193 Franc ($1.92) | $3.30 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 975 Franc ($1.57) | $4.17 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,519 Franc ($7) | $8 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,366 Franc ($2.19) | $3.28 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 759 Franc ($1.22) | $1.92 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 639 Franc ($1.03) | $1.85 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,700 Franc ($9) | $16 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,266 Franc ($2.03) | $1.78 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 420 Franc ($0.68) | $2.27 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 25% cheaper than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Dakar | Richmond, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,090,770 Franc ($1,752) | $1,647 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 557,928 Franc ($896) | $1,198 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 109,422 Franc ($176) | $209 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 410,993 Franc ($660) | $1,242 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 253,210 Franc ($407) | $964 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 43,987 Franc ($71) | $98 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,645 Franc ($40) | $44 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 273,532 Franc ($439) | $236 | + 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,423 Franc ($121) | $120 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,247 Franc ($8) | $10 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,100 Franc ($3.37) | $22 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 11% more expensive than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Dakar | Richmond, Virginia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 44,208 Franc ($71) | $46 | + 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 24,711 Franc ($40) | $42 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,196 Franc ($82) | $71 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,065 Franc ($93) | $90 | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 28% cheaper than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Dakar | Richmond, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,716,200 Franc ($23,640) | $21,666 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 723 Franc ($1.16) | $0.98 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,864 Franc ($25) | $48 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,121 Franc ($8) | $22 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 17% cheaper than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Dakar | Richmond, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,199 Franc ($3.53) | $5.17 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,791 Franc ($8) | $13 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,570 Franc ($39) | $50 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,136 Franc ($5.04) | $7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,966 Franc ($4.76) | $2.97 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,230 Franc ($3.58) | $4.82 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,595 Franc ($2.56) | $3.45 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,221 Franc ($1.96) | $1.59 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,945 Franc ($13) | $23 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 28% cheaper than in Richmond, Virginia (United States) | ||||
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| Dakar | Richmond, Virginia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,592 Franc ($25) | $40 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,197 Franc ($16) | $23 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,250 Franc ($42) | $187 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 31,165 Franc ($50) | $93 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,899 Franc ($8) | $11 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,096 Franc ($3.37) | $4.38 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,723 Franc ($2.77) | $7 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 404,785 Franc ($650) | $437 | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Franc ($0.11) | $0.22 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,063 Franc ($52) | $37 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 808 Franc ($1.30) | $7 | - 81% | |
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TOTAL | - 25% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 165 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2022.
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