Cost of living in Senegal compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 11% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,737 Franc (78元) | 45元 | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,012 Franc (58元) | 34元 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,820 Franc (33元) | 15元 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,183 Franc (14元) | 15元 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,171 Franc (14元) | 13元 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,059 Franc (12元) | 8元 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,000 Franc (35元) | 59元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,569 Franc (18元) | 15元 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 919 Franc (11元) | 6.00元 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 573 Franc (7元) | 5.17元 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (69元) | 112元 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,014 Franc (12元) | 8元 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 349 Franc (4.04元) | 14元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,255,430 Franc (14,498元) | 9,398元 | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 804,984 Franc (9,296元) | 4,943元 | + 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,111 Franc (706元) | 431元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (3,465元) | 5,740元 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (4,619元) | 3,007元 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 285元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,075 Franc (220元) | 96元 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Franc (2,887元) | 2,464元 | + 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (693元) | 561元 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (35元) | 38元 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 47元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36,000 Franc (416元) | 481元 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,996 Franc (266元) | 250元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (693元) | 647元 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000 Franc (577元) | 620元 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 134,340元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 638 Franc (7元) | 7元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,014 Franc (81元) | 149元 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,389 Franc (16元) | 37元 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,807 Franc (56元) | 45元 | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 26,682 Franc (308元) | 347元 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (14元) | 62元 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,322 Franc (27元) | 47元 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (23元) | 31元 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 948 Franc (11元) | 8元 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,025 Franc (12元) | 12元 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,441 Franc (121元) | 71元 | + 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,032 Franc (116元) | 177元 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,536 Franc (64元) | 100元 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (139元) | 1,029元 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,731 Franc (297元) | 395元 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,197 Franc (48元) | 68元 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,172 Franc (25元) | 33元 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,455 Franc (17元) | 31元 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 397,500 Franc (4,591元) | 3,256元 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Franc (0.82元) | 0.31元 | + 166% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,424 Franc (374元) | 335元 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 908 Franc (10元) | 22元 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,133 prices entered by 357 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 6% more expensive than in China
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