Cost of living in Senegal compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 84% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,771 Franc (R$ 43) | R$ 29 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,403 Franc (R$ 40) | R$ 25 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,214 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 7 | + 292% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,092 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 3.40 | + 193% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,253 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,396 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 5.53 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,576 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 16 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,530 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 6 | + 280% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 850 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 4.06 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 676 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 4.72 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 38 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,090 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 802 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 3.38 | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 132% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 132% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,305,100 Franc (R$ 11,898) | R$ 3,356 | + 255% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 528,823 Franc (R$ 4,821) | R$ 1,909 | + 153% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 81,776 Franc (R$ 746) | R$ 505 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 369,895 Franc (R$ 3,372) | R$ 1,958 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,859 Franc (R$ 2,478) | R$ 1,293 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (R$ 514) | R$ 297 | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,588 Franc (R$ 206) | R$ 79 | + 162% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,961 Franc (R$ 2,853) | R$ 1,517 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,510 Franc (R$ 688) | R$ 438 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (R$ 68) | R$ 25 | + 174% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,874 Franc (R$ 281) | R$ 215 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,864 Franc (R$ 236) | R$ 176 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,900 Franc (R$ 455) | R$ 306 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,262 Franc (R$ 486) | R$ 240 | + 103% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,000,000 Franc (R$ 227,919) | R$ 87,541 | + 160% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 752 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.32 | + 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,979 Franc (R$ 73) | R$ 209 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 81% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,597 Franc (R$ 51) | R$ 18 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (R$ 67) | R$ 39 | + 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,365 Franc (R$ 204) | R$ 247 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 16 | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,232 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,165 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 15 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,416 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 5.35 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,339 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 3.69 | + 231% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,699 Franc (R$ 52) | R$ 40 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 45% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,051 Franc (R$ 192) | R$ 100 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,022 Franc (R$ 55) | R$ 52 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (R$ 109) | R$ 235 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 48,316 Franc (R$ 440) | R$ 180 | + 145% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,452 Franc (R$ 41) | R$ 24 | + 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,858 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 10 | + 170% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,502 Franc (R$ 23) | R$ 12 | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Franc (R$ 4,103) | R$ 3,003 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (R$ 0.78) | R$ 1.30 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 28,407 Franc (R$ 259) | R$ 114 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 827 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 11,113 prices entered by 1,114 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 64% more expensive than in Brazil
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