Cost of living in Senegal compared to China
Currency:
Food | + 50% | |||
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Food in Senegal is 50% more expensive than in China | ||||
Senegal | China | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,969 Franc (80元) | 39元 | + 108% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,359 Franc (85元) | 37元 | + 131% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Franc (43元) | 14元 | + 212% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,872 Franc (22元) | 14元 | + 49% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (16元) | 15元 | + 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,712 Franc (20元) | 11元 | + 86% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (92元) | 50元 | + 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,651 Franc (19元) | 16元 | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (9元) | 6元 | + 43% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 647 Franc (7元) | 6元 | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,705 Franc (100元) | 91元 | + 10% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Franc (11元) | 9元 | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 423 Franc (4.85元) | 12元 | - 61% | |
Housing | + 40% | |||
Housing in Senegal is 40% more expensive than in China | ||||
Senegal | China | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,502,620 Franc (17,259元) | 15,617元 | + 11% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836,041 Franc (9,603元) | 7,345元 | + 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 175,929 Franc (2,021元) | 505元 | + 300% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 845,364 Franc (9,710元) | 6,729元 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 334,060 Franc (3,837元) | 3,858元 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,158 Franc (955元) | 296元 | + 223% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,512 Franc (316元) | 103元 | + 207% | |
40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc (3,446元) | 1,460元 | + 136% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (574元) | 553元 | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 44元 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 59元 | - | |
Clothes | - 1% | |||
Clothes in Senegal is about the same as in China | ||||
Senegal | China | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 418元 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 296元 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 570元 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Franc (632元) | 705元 | - 10% | |
Transportation | + 354% | |||
Transportation in Senegal is 354% more expensive than in China | ||||
Senegal | China | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (193,790元) | 148,726元 | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 990 Franc (11元) | 8元 | + 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc (1,723元) | 233元 | + 641% | |
Personal Care | + 15% | |||
Personal Care in Senegal is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
Senegal | China | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (34元) | 51元 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 84元 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 35,000 Franc (402元) | 114元 | + 253% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 67元 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,294 Franc (38元) | 57元 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (34元) | 25元 | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,474 Franc (28元) | 7元 | + 309% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (23元) | 13元 | + 84% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,357 Franc (85元) | 85元 | - 0% | |
Entertainment | + 9% | |||
Entertainment in Senegal is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
Senegal | China | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,326 Franc (279元) | 203元 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (57元) | 109元 | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 703元 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 42,165 Franc (484元) | 285元 | + 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,085 Franc (58元) | 81元 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,523 Franc (29元) | 28元 | + 3% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (11元) | 16元 | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,924元 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (0.57元) | 0.34元 | + 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 29,120 Franc (334元) | 428元 | - 22% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 933 Franc (11元) | 25元 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | + 101% |

These prices were last updated on February 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Senegal is 101% more expensive than in China
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