Cost of living in Senegal compared to China
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| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Senegal | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,274 Franc (73元) | 46元 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,500 Franc (52元) | 40元 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,166 Franc (48元) | 16元 | + 205% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,897 Franc (22元) | 18元 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (17元) | 19元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,200 Franc (14元) | 11元 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (47元) | 63元 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,468 Franc (29元) | 15元 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 945 Franc (11元) | 6元 | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 647 Franc (8元) | 7元 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Franc (52元) | 118元 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (17元) | 8元 | + 107% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 Franc (7元) | 16元 | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 33% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Senegal | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (17,461元) | 15,059元 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (9,312元) | 9,006元 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (758元) | 421元 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 900,000 Franc (10,476元) | 7,547元 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (4,656元) | 4,347元 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (656元) | 262元 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Franc (349元) | 115元 | + 203% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 190,000 Franc (2,212元) | 1,143元 | + 94% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Franc (1,106元) | 589元 | + 88% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,166 Franc (48元) | 39元 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 51元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 53% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 53% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Senegal | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (582元) | 529元 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (524元) | 248元 | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (698元) | 626元 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Franc (640元) | 828元 | - 23% | |
| 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 (196,399元) | 161,247元 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,039 Franc (12元) | 9元 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc (1,746元) | 204元 | + 758% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 27% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Senegal | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (35元) | 39元 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (85元) | 27元 | + 216% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (233元) | 391元 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (37元) | 53元 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,847 Franc (33元) | 33元 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,944 Franc (23元) | 34元 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Franc (47元) | 13元 | + 253% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (23元) | 15元 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,872 Franc (127元) | 74元 | + 70% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 26% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Senegal | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,370 Franc (249元) | 265元 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,000 Franc (163元) | 110元 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (140元) | 1,294元 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,580 Franc (437元) | 348元 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,726 Franc (55元) | 79元 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,242 Franc (26元) | 29元 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,222 Franc (26元) | 18元 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 750,000 Franc (8,730元) | 3,321元 | + 163% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (0.99元) | 0.20元 | + 397% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (349元) | 410元 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 709 Franc (8元) | 24元 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 102% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,411 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 102% more expensive than in China
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