- Cost of Living
- Senegal
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Senegal compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,873 Franc (93元) | 50元 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,960 Franc (58元) | 34元 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,151 Franc (37元) | 15元 | + 155% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,259 Franc (15元) | 15元 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (14元) | 16元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,367 Franc (16元) | 8元 | + 97% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,961 Franc (47元) | 57元 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,685 Franc (20元) | 13元 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,099 Franc (13元) | 6元 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 608 Franc (7元) | 5.62元 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (71元) | 115元 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,257 Franc (15元) | 7元 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 217 Franc (2.55元) | 12元 | - 79% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 74% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,117,700 Franc (13,142元) | 9,316元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 748,476 Franc (8,801元) | 4,326元 | + 103% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,111 Franc (719元) | 438元 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 650,000 Franc (7,643元) | 5,527元 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 900,000 Franc (10,582元) | 3,447元 | + 207% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 34,595 Franc (407元) | 302元 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 28,881 Franc (340元) | 83元 | + 311% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (2,352元) | 2,087元 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 59,811 Franc (703元) | 714元 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,142 Franc (37元) | 36元 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 38元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 25,000 Franc (294元) | 556元 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,000 Franc (106元) | 260元 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (1,176元) | 624元 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 694元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 48% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 48% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 143,509元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 648 Franc (8元) | 7元 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,000 Franc (364元) | 156元 | + 133% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Franc (15元) | 26元 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,328 Franc (27元) | 31元 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc (294元) | 493元 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (14元) | 29元 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (29元) | 36元 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 36元 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,017 Franc (12元) | 9元 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (18元) | 13元 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,908 Franc (140元) | 57元 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,162 Franc (108元) | 149元 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,333 Franc (98元) | 86元 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 777元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,363 Franc (204元) | 375元 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,500 Franc (53元) | 58元 | - 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,244 Franc (26元) | 34元 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,347 Franc (16元) | 33元 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 397,500 Franc (4,674元) | 3,255元 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Franc (0.94元) | 1.03元 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (353元) | 309元 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 861 Franc (10元) | 20元 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,384 prices entered by 534 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 32% more expensive than in China
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