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Cost of living in Senegal compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 44% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,737 Franc (R$ 46) | R$ 28 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,012 Franc (R$ 34) | R$ 26 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,820 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,183 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 3.37 | + 138% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,059 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.91 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,000 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 15 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,569 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 5.77 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 930 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 3.31 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 608 Franc (R$ 4.13) | R$ 4.61 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (R$ 41) | R$ 39 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,200 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 370 Franc (R$ 2.51) | R$ 3.14 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 97% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,255,430 Franc (R$ 8,515) | R$ 3,055 | + 179% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 804,984 Franc (R$ 5,460) | R$ 1,897 | + 188% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,111 Franc (R$ 414) | R$ 666 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 659,552 Franc (R$ 4,474) | R$ 2,131 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 656,823 Franc (R$ 4,455) | R$ 1,295 | + 244% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 34,595 Franc (R$ 235) | R$ 406 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 21,631 Franc (R$ 147) | R$ 80 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 250,000 Franc (R$ 1,696) | R$ 1,729 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (R$ 407) | R$ 420 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 20 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 36,000 Franc (R$ 244) | R$ 203 | + 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 36,000 Franc (R$ 244) | R$ 180 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 80,546 Franc (R$ 546) | R$ 333 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000 Franc (R$ 339) | R$ 253 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 86,638 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 608 Franc (R$ 4.12) | R$ 4.39 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,014 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 203 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,393 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 18 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,807 Franc (R$ 33) | R$ 53 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 27,374 Franc (R$ 186) | R$ 233 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 16 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,322 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 948 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 5.91 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,025 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.02 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,441 Franc (R$ 71) | R$ 38 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,032 Franc (R$ 68) | R$ 97 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,027 Franc (R$ 54) | R$ 49 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (R$ 81) | R$ 177 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 20,369 Franc (R$ 138) | R$ 178 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,270 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 23 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,332 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 9 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,347 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 397,500 Franc (R$ 2,696) | R$ 2,604 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (R$ 0.34) | R$ 1.23 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,424 Franc (R$ 220) | R$ 111 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 903 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 9 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 20,462 prices entered by 2,060 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 18, 2019.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 17% more expensive than in Brazil
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