Cost of living in Senegal compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 39% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,808 Franc (93元) | 54元 | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (60元) | 36元 | + 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,152 Franc (38元) | 16元 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,184 Franc (14元) | 14元 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,179 Franc (14元) | 14元 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,483 Franc (18元) | 8元 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,576 Franc (31元) | 56元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,672 Franc (32元) | 13元 | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 819 Franc (10元) | 7元 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 676 Franc (8元) | 6元 | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (18元) | 109元 | - 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,090 Franc (13元) | 9元 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 802 Franc (10元) | 10元 | + 0% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 60% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,314,210 Franc (15,734元) | 7,537元 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 661,190 Franc (7,916元) | 4,597元 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (780元) | 416元 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 369,895 Franc (4,428元) | 6,994元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,859 Franc (3,255元) | 3,863元 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (675元) | 264元 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,927 Franc (346元) | 87元 | + 298% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,961 Franc (3,747元) | 2,180元 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,510 Franc (904元) | 614元 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (90元) | 46元 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 45元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 23% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,874 Franc (370元) | 370元 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,864 Franc (310元) | 223元 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,900 Franc (597元) | 582元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,262 Franc (638元) | 519元 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (201,997元) | 160,747元 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 752 Franc (9元) | 6元 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,172 Franc (110元) | 174元 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 15% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,597 Franc (67元) | 29元 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (87元) | 35元 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,365 Franc (268元) | 488元 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (38元) | 31元 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,232 Franc (39元) | 38元 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,165 Franc (38元) | 33元 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,416 Franc (17元) | 9元 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,339 Franc (16元) | 10元 | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,699 Franc (68元) | 86元 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 17% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,051 Franc (252元) | 195元 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,022 Franc (72元) | 95元 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (144元) | 996元 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 47,686 Franc (571元) | 413元 | + 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,452 Franc (65元) | 71元 | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,858 Franc (34元) | 34元 | + 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,903 Franc (47元) | 32元 | + 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Franc (5,388元) | 3,170元 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (1.02元) | 0.55元 | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 28,407 Franc (340元) | 370元 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 910 Franc (11元) | 22元 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,968 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 31% more expensive than in China
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