Cost of living in Senegal compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Senegal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,274 Franc (Taka 1,116) | Taka 354 | + 215% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,500 Franc (Taka 801) | Taka 372 | + 115% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,166 Franc (Taka 741) | Taka 192 | + 286% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,897 Franc (Taka 338) | Taka 91 | + 272% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (Taka 253) | Taka 156 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,200 Franc (Taka 214) | Taka 83 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (Taka 712) | Taka 697 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,468 Franc (Taka 439) | Taka 209 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 945 Franc (Taka 168) | Taka 37 | + 355% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 647 Franc (Taka 115) | Taka 488 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Franc (Taka 801) | Taka 1,255 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (Taka 267) | Taka 130 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 Franc (Taka 107) | Taka 57 | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 216% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 216% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Senegal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (Taka 266,908) | Taka 48,251 | + 453% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (Taka 142,351) | Taka 35,702 | + 299% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (Taka 11,587) | Taka 3,885 | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 900,000 Franc (Taka 160,145) | Taka 61,660 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Taka 71,175) | Taka 33,185 | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (Taka 10,027) | Taka 3,381 | + 197% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Franc (Taka 5,338) | Taka 945 | + 465% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 190,000 Franc (Taka 33,808) | Taka 42,323 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Franc (Taka 16,904) | Taka 19,150 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,166 Franc (Taka 741) | Taka 561 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 128% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 128% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Senegal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (Taka 8,897) | Taka 2,028 | + 339% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (Taka 8,007) | Taka 3,683 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (Taka 10,676) | Taka 7,920 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Franc (Taka 9,787) | Taka 4,630 | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 251% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 251% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Senegal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (Taka 3,002,180) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,039 Franc (Taka 185) | Taka 128 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc (Taka 26,691) | Taka 3,514 | + 660% | |
| Personal Care | + 108% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 108% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Senegal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Taka 534) | Taka 228 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (Taka 1,299) | Taka 647 | + 101% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (Taka 3,559) | Taka 1,685 | + 111% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (Taka 562) | Taka 409 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,847 Franc (Taka 507) | Taka 325 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,944 Franc (Taka 346) | Taka 468 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Franc (Taka 712) | Taka 94 | + 661% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (Taka 356) | Taka 172 | + 106% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,872 Franc (Taka 1,934) | Taka 640 | + 202% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 99% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Senegal | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,370 Franc (Taka 3,803) | Taka 1,598 | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,000 Franc (Taka 2,491) | Taka 896 | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (Taka 2,135) | Taka 1,777 | + 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,580 Franc (Taka 6,687) | Taka 3,233 | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,726 Franc (Taka 841) | Taka 999 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,242 Franc (Taka 399) | Taka 266 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,222 Franc (Taka 395) | Taka 520 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 750,000 Franc (Taka 133,454) | Taka 35,756 | + 273% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (Taka 15) | Taka 10 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Taka 5,338) | Taka 2,120 | + 152% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 709 Franc (Taka 126) | Taka 287 | - 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 186% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 832 prices entered by 295 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2023.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 186% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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