Cost of living in Senegal compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 68% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Senegal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,969 Franc (R$ 66) | R$ 37 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,359 Franc (R$ 70) | R$ 36 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 12 | + 209% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,872 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 5.46 | + 227% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 13 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,712 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 8 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (R$ 76) | R$ 25 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,651 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 647 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,705 Franc (R$ 83) | R$ 46 | + 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 423 Franc (R$ 4.03) | R$ 4.46 | - 10% | |
| Housing | + 148% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 148% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Senegal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,502,620 Franc (R$ 14,316) | R$ 3,965 | + 261% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836,041 Franc (R$ 7,965) | R$ 2,569 | + 210% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 175,929 Franc (R$ 1,676) | R$ 753 | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 845,364 Franc (R$ 8,054) | R$ 2,928 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 334,060 Franc (R$ 3,183) | R$ 1,928 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,158 Franc (R$ 792) | R$ 551 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,512 Franc (R$ 262) | R$ 96 | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc (R$ 2,858) | R$ 1,817 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (R$ 476) | R$ 632 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 30 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Senegal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 265 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 272 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 395 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Franc (R$ 524) | R$ 320 | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 313% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 313% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Senegal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (R$ 160,749) | R$ 114,865 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 990 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 5.98 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc (R$ 1,429) | R$ 242 | + 491% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 59% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Senegal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 22 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 45 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 35,000 Franc (R$ 333) | R$ 279 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 24 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,294 Franc (R$ 31) | R$ 13 | + 134% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 20 | + 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,474 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 7 | + 219% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 5.72 | + 233% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,357 Franc (R$ 70) | R$ 57 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 12% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Senegal | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,326 Franc (R$ 232) | R$ 114 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 59 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 209 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 42,165 Franc (R$ 402) | R$ 238 | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,085 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 32 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,523 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 16 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,422 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (R$ 0.48) | R$ 1.28 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 29,120 Franc (R$ 277) | R$ 140 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 933 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 144% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 15,558 prices entered by 1,641 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2025.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 144% more expensive than in Brazil
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