Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is about the same as in Santander (Spain)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is about the same as in Santander (Spain) | ||||
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| Dakar | Santander | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,696 Franc (€12) | €14 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,668 Franc (€7) | €6 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,956 Franc (€4.52) | €3.11 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,186 Franc (€1.81) | €0.87 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,193 Franc (€1.82) | €1.78 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 975 Franc (€1.49) | €2.26 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,519 Franc (€7) | €6 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,366 Franc (€2.09) | €1.52 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 759 Franc (€1.16) | €1.05 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 639 Franc (€0.98) | €0.84 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,700 Franc (€9) | €7 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,266 Franc (€1.93) | €1.50 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 420 Franc (€0.64) | €0.75 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 25% more expensive than in Santander (Spain) | ||||
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| Dakar | Santander | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,090,770 Franc (€1,667) | €860 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 557,928 Franc (€853) | €582 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 109,422 Franc (€167) | €157 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 410,993 Franc (€628) | €564 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 253,210 Franc (€387) | €416 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 43,987 Franc (€67) | €108 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 24,645 Franc (€38) | €31 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 273,532 Franc (€418) | €483 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,423 Franc (€115) | €99 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,247 Franc (€8) | €6 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,100 Franc (€3.21) | €13 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is about the same as in Santander (Spain) | ||||
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| Dakar | Santander | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 44,208 Franc (€68) | €78 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 24,711 Franc (€38) | €30 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,196 Franc (€78) | €83 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 58,065 Franc (€89) | €100 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 22% cheaper than in Santander (Spain) | ||||
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| Dakar | Santander | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,716,200 Franc (€22,488) | €22,780 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 723 Franc (€1.11) | €1.32 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,864 Franc (€24) | €31 | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 5,121 Franc (€8) | €24 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 10% more expensive than in Santander (Spain) | ||||
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| Dakar | Santander | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,199 Franc (€3.36) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,791 Franc (€7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,570 Franc (€38) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,136 Franc (€4.79) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,966 Franc (€4.53) | €2.90 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,230 Franc (€3.41) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,595 Franc (€2.44) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,221 Franc (€1.87) | €1.43 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,945 Franc (€12) | €14 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is about the same as in Santander (Spain) | ||||
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| Dakar | Santander | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,592 Franc (€24) | €26 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,197 Franc (€16) | €15 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,250 Franc (€40) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 31,165 Franc (€48) | €42 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,899 Franc (€7) | €7 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,096 Franc (€3.20) | €2.25 | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,723 Franc (€2.63) | €3.71 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 404,785 Franc (€619) | €479 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Franc (€0.11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,063 Franc (€49) | €44 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 808 Franc (€1.24) | €4.94 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | + 3% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 85 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 03, 2022.
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