Cost of living in Senegal compared to Brazil
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Food | + 125% | |||
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Food in Senegal is 125% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Senegal | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,178 Franc (R$ 130) | R$ 30 | + 330% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,000 Franc (R$ 56) | R$ 31 | + 83% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,554 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 10 | + 175% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,278 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 4.37 | + 136% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,467 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,843 Franc (R$ 47) | R$ 20 | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,411 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 Franc (R$ 4.83) | R$ 4.84 | - 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 5.73 | + 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,903 Franc (R$ 56) | R$ 43 | + 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 2,055 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 8 | + 106% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 3.80 | + 112% | |
Housing | + 76% | |||
Housing in Senegal is 76% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Senegal | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 886,340 Franc (R$ 7,141) | R$ 2,800 | + 155% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (R$ 3,223) | R$ 1,974 | + 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (R$ 525) | R$ 590 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (R$ 3,223) | R$ 2,228 | + 45% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Franc (R$ 1,611) | R$ 1,470 | + 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (R$ 454) | R$ 418 | + 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,927 Franc (R$ 233) | R$ 84 | + 177% | |
40” flat screen tv | 312,961 Franc (R$ 2,522) | R$ 1,988 | + 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,510 Franc (R$ 608) | R$ 588 | + 3% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 40) | R$ 26 | + 53% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 19 | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Senegal is 4% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Senegal | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,874 Franc (R$ 249) | R$ 239 | + 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,864 Franc (R$ 208) | R$ 218 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,900 Franc (R$ 402) | R$ 346 | + 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,262 Franc (R$ 429) | R$ 263 | + 63% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Senegal is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Senegal | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (R$ 135,938) | R$ 98,694 | + 38% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 752 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,172 Franc (R$ 74) | R$ 223 | - 67% | |
Personal Care | + 40% | |||
Personal Care in Senegal is 40% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Senegal | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,154 Franc (R$ 33) | R$ 17 | + 93% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (R$ 59) | R$ 50 | + 18% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (R$ 161) | R$ 244 | - 34% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 17 | + 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 12 | + 67% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 6 | + 151% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 4.63 | + 248% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (R$ 81) | R$ 47 | + 71% | |
Entertainment | + 30% | |||
Entertainment in Senegal is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Senegal | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,051 Franc (R$ 170) | R$ 93 | + 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,022 Franc (R$ 49) | R$ 53 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (R$ 97) | R$ 183 | - 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Franc (R$ 483) | R$ 190 | + 155% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (R$ 64) | R$ 28 | + 131% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 10 | + 97% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Franc (R$ 3,626) | R$ 3,925 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (R$ 0.69) | R$ 1.23 | - 44% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (R$ 242) | R$ 125 | + 94% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 876 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 41% | |
TOTAL | + 37% |
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 37% more expensive than in Brazil
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