Cost of living in Senegal compared to Brazil
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Food | + 41% | |||
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Food in Senegal is 41% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Senegal | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,274 Franc (R$ 50) | R$ 36 | + 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,500 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 34 | + 5% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,166 Franc (R$ 33) | R$ 11 | + 193% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,897 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 5.85 | + 160% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,200 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (R$ 32) | R$ 26 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,468 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 9 | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 945 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 5.65 | + 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 647 Franc (R$ 5.18) | R$ 6 | - 15% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Franc (R$ 36) | R$ 44 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 37% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 Franc (R$ 4.81) | R$ 4.87 | - 1% | |
Housing | + 126% | |||
Housing in Senegal is 126% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Senegal | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (R$ 12,017) | R$ 3,721 | + 223% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (R$ 6,409) | R$ 2,495 | + 157% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (R$ 522) | R$ 593 | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 900,000 Franc (R$ 7,210) | R$ 2,633 | + 174% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (R$ 3,205) | R$ 1,689 | + 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (R$ 451) | R$ 510 | - 11% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 240) | R$ 89 | + 170% | |
40” flat screen tv | 190,000 Franc (R$ 1,522) | R$ 2,004 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Franc (R$ 761) | R$ 631 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,166 Franc (R$ 33) | R$ 29 | + 16% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 21 | - | |
Clothes | + 45% | |||
Clothes in Senegal is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Senegal | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (R$ 401) | R$ 249 | + 61% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (R$ 361) | R$ 247 | + 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (R$ 481) | R$ 414 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Franc (R$ 441) | R$ 309 | + 43% | |
Transportation | + 253% | |||
Transportation in Senegal is 253% 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$ 135,172) | R$ 116,686 | + 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,039 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 5.53 | + 51% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc (R$ 1,202) | R$ 228 | + 426% | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Senegal is 47% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Senegal | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 22 | + 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (R$ 58) | R$ 44 | + 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (R$ 160) | R$ 263 | - 39% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 23 | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,847 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 13 | + 77% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,944 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 18 | - 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Franc (R$ 32) | R$ 8 | + 316% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 5.38 | + 198% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,872 Franc (R$ 87) | R$ 56 | + 57% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Senegal is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Senegal | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,370 Franc (R$ 171) | R$ 112 | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 14,000 Franc (R$ 112) | R$ 67 | + 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (R$ 96) | R$ 203 | - 53% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,580 Franc (R$ 301) | R$ 199 | + 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,726 Franc (R$ 38) | R$ 29 | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,242 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,222 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 61% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 750,000 Franc (R$ 6,009) | R$ 4,141 | + 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (R$ 0.68) | R$ 1.29 | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (R$ 240) | R$ 126 | + 91% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 709 Franc (R$ 5.68) | R$ 11 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | + 124% |

These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 124% more expensive than in Brazil
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