Cost of living in Senegal compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 66% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Senegal | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,178 Franc (173元) | 43元 | + 300% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,000 Franc (75元) | 37元 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,554 Franc (38元) | 17元 | + 125% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,278 Franc (14元) | 14元 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,467 Franc (16元) | 16元 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (16元) | 9元 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,843 Franc (63元) | 48元 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,411 Franc (15元) | 13元 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 Franc (6元) | 6元 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (11元) | 7元 | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,903 Franc (74元) | 97元 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,055 Franc (22元) | 9元 | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (11元) | 13元 | - 19% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Senegal | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 886,340 Franc (9,486元) | 13,898元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (4,281元) | 8,379元 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (697元) | 462元 | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (4,281元) | 6,525元 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Franc (2,140元) | 4,376元 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (603元) | 516元 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,927 Franc (310元) | 140元 | + 121% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,961 Franc (3,349元) | 1,829元 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,510 Franc (808元) | 546元 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (54元) | 50元 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 66元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Senegal | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,874 Franc (330元) | 511元 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,864 Franc (277元) | 288元 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,900 Franc (534元) | 654元 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,262 Franc (570元) | 844元 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Senegal | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (180,568元) | 148,501元 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 752 Franc (8元) | 8元 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,172 Franc (98元) | 206元 | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Senegal | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,154 Franc (44元) | 28元 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (78元) | 27元 | + 190% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (214元) | 386元 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (34元) | 30元 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (27元) | 19元 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (27元) | 44元 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (21元) | 21元 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (21元) | 16元 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (107元) | 82元 | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Senegal | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,051 Franc (225元) | 260元 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,022 Franc (64元) | 122元 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (128元) | 417元 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Franc (642元) | 319元 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (86元) | 90元 | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (16元) | 31元 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,500 Franc (27元) | 19元 | + 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Franc (4,816元) | 2,968元 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (0.91元) | 0.24元 | + 274% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (321元) | 410元 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 876 Franc (9元) | 38元 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 4% more expensive than in China
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