Cost of living in Senegal compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 109% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,808 Franc (R$ 75) | R$ 28 | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 27 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,152 Franc (R$ 30) | R$ 8 | + 295% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,184 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 3.94 | + 190% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,179 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 8 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,483 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 5.55 | + 158% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,576 Franc (R$ 25) | R$ 18 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,672 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 7 | + 257% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 819 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 4.60 | + 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 676 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 5.00 | + 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 39 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,090 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 802 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 3.48 | + 123% | |
| Housing | + 161% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 161% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,356,150 Franc (R$ 13,107) | R$ 3,054 | + 329% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 661,190 Franc (R$ 6,390) | R$ 1,839 | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (R$ 629) | R$ 501 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 369,895 Franc (R$ 3,575) | R$ 2,156 | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,859 Franc (R$ 2,627) | R$ 1,314 | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (R$ 545) | R$ 369 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,927 Franc (R$ 280) | R$ 80 | + 250% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,961 Franc (R$ 3,025) | R$ 1,699 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,510 Franc (R$ 730) | R$ 478 | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (R$ 72) | R$ 23 | + 219% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 43% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,874 Franc (R$ 298) | R$ 200 | + 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,864 Franc (R$ 250) | R$ 187 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,900 Franc (R$ 482) | R$ 329 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,262 Franc (R$ 515) | R$ 250 | + 106% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (R$ 163,065) | R$ 89,717 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 752 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.65 | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,172 Franc (R$ 89) | R$ 222 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 87% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,154 Franc (R$ 40) | R$ 16 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (R$ 71) | R$ 41 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,365 Franc (R$ 216) | R$ 216 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (R$ 31) | R$ 15 | + 100% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,232 Franc (R$ 31) | R$ 11 | + 181% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,165 Franc (R$ 31) | R$ 16 | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,416 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 5.89 | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,339 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 4.14 | + 213% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,699 Franc (R$ 55) | R$ 45 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,051 Franc (R$ 203) | R$ 94 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,022 Franc (R$ 58) | R$ 53 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (R$ 116) | R$ 213 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 47,686 Franc (R$ 461) | R$ 175 | + 163% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,452 Franc (R$ 53) | R$ 25 | + 109% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,858 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 11 | + 148% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,903 Franc (R$ 38) | R$ 10 | + 290% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Franc (R$ 4,349) | R$ 3,584 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (R$ 0.82) | R$ 1.32 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 28,407 Franc (R$ 275) | R$ 116 | + 136% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 800 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 74% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,872 prices entered by 1,821 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 74% more expensive than in Brazil
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