- Cost of Living
- Senegal
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Senegal compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 52% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,873 Franc (R$ 53) | R$ 29 | + 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,960 Franc (R$ 33) | R$ 26 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,151 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 7 | + 225% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,259 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 3.27 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,367 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 4.80 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,961 Franc (R$ 27) | R$ 15 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,685 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 5.65 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,099 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 3.28 | + 125% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 608 Franc (R$ 4.08) | R$ 4.55 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (R$ 40) | R$ 41 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,257 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 217 Franc (R$ 1.45) | R$ 3.25 | - 55% | |
| Housing | + 102% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 102% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,117,700 Franc (R$ 7,502) | R$ 3,166 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 748,476 Franc (R$ 5,024) | R$ 1,956 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,111 Franc (R$ 410) | R$ 579 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 650,000 Franc (R$ 4,363) | R$ 2,172 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 900,000 Franc (R$ 6,041) | R$ 1,364 | + 343% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 34,595 Franc (R$ 232) | R$ 416 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 28,881 Franc (R$ 194) | R$ 83 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (R$ 1,342) | R$ 1,727 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 59,811 Franc (R$ 401) | R$ 425 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,142 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 21 | + 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 31% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 25,000 Franc (R$ 168) | R$ 207 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,000 Franc (R$ 60) | R$ 181 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (R$ 671) | R$ 331 | + 103% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 256 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 1% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,434 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 648 Franc (R$ 4.35) | R$ 4.33 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,000 Franc (R$ 208) | R$ 203 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 17 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,328 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 47 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc (R$ 168) | R$ 235 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 18 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,017 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 4.08 | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,908 Franc (R$ 80) | R$ 39 | + 103% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,162 Franc (R$ 61) | R$ 97 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,333 Franc (R$ 56) | R$ 51 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 179 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,363 Franc (R$ 117) | R$ 179 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,500 Franc (R$ 30) | R$ 23 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,244 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,347 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 397,500 Franc (R$ 2,668) | R$ 2,726 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Franc (R$ 0.54) | R$ 1.16 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (R$ 201) | R$ 116 | + 73% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 861 Franc (R$ 5.78) | R$ 10 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 24,583 prices entered by 2,461 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Senegal is 30% more expensive than in Brazil
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