Cost of living in Senegal compared to Greece
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 5% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Senegal | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,500 Franc (€8) | €14 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,500 Franc (€7) | €7 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,166 Franc (€6) | €4.64 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,778 Franc (€2.72) | €1.53 | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (€2.17) | €4.61 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,200 Franc (€1.83) | €1.79 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (€6) | €5.24 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,500 Franc (€5.35) | €1.74 | + 208% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 878 Franc (€1.34) | €0.96 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 700 Franc (€1.07) | €1.47 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Franc (€7) | €9 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (€2.29) | €2.42 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 Franc (€0.92) | €1.05 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 16% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Senegal | Greece | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 886,340 Franc (€1,355) | €855 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (€612) | €674 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (€100) | €210 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (€612) | €523 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Franc (€306) | €416 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (€86) | €134 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Franc (€46) | €26 | + 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 190,000 Franc (€290) | €333 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Franc (€145) | €102 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,166 Franc (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €7 | - | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 51% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Senegal | Greece | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (€76) | €77 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (€69) | €34 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (€92) | €84 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Franc (€84) | €92 | - 9% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 23% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Senegal | Greece | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (€25,796) | €22,349 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,100 Franc (€1.68) | €2.09 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,172 Franc (€14) | €30 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 13% more expensive than in Greece | ||||
| Senegal | Greece | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,154 Franc (€6) | €5.36 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (€11) | €8 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (€31) | €39 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (€4.83) | €3.87 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,847 Franc (€4.35) | €3.36 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,944 Franc (€2.97) | €4.60 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (€3.06) | €2.48 | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (€3.06) | €2.82 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,779 Franc (€20) | €13 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 13% cheaper than in Greece | ||||
| Senegal | Greece | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,500 Franc (€27) | €33 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,000 Franc (€21) | €16 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (€18) | €35 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,104 Franc (€70) | €48 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,610 Franc (€10) | €10 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,056 Franc (€3.14) | €3.55 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,222 Franc (€3.40) | €4.19 | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Franc (€688) | €367 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (€0.13) | €0.46 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (€46) | €39 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 655 Franc (€1.00) | €4.38 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,246 prices entered by 121 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Senegal is about the same as in Greece
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