Cost of living in Senegal compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 104% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Senegal | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,969 Franc (₨991) | ₨412 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,359 Franc (₨1,047) | ₨355 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Franc (₨533) | ₨177 | + 201% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,872 Franc (₨266) | ₨62 | + 326% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (₨199) | ₨101 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,712 Franc (₨244) | ₨43 | + 471% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (₨1,138) | ₨269 | + 323% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,651 Franc (₨235) | ₨198 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (₨114) | ₨40 | + 182% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 647 Franc (₨92) | ₨179 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,705 Franc (₨1,238) | ₨977 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Franc (₨142) | ₨94 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 423 Franc (₨60) | ₨44 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 236% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 236% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Senegal | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,502,620 Franc (₨213,772) | ₨44,844 | + 377% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836,041 Franc (₨118,940) | ₨30,360 | + 292% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 175,929 Franc (₨25,029) | ₨5,103 | + 390% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 845,364 Franc (₨120,267) | ₨30,927 | + 289% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 334,060 Franc (₨47,525) | ₨19,243 | + 147% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,158 Franc (₨11,831) | ₨6,210 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,512 Franc (₨3,914) | ₨771 | + 408% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc (₨42,680) | ₨27,217 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (₨7,113) | ₨11,683 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨504 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,096 | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Senegal | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,570 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,685 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,220 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Franc (₨7,825) | ₨3,047 | + 157% | |
| Transportation | + 490% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 490% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Senegal | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (₨2,400,313) | ₨1,836,560 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 990 Franc (₨141) | ₨104 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc (₨21,340) | ₨1,541 | + 1285% | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Senegal | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (₨427) | ₨107 | + 300% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨299 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 35,000 Franc (₨4,979) | ₨1,117 | + 346% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨374 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,294 Franc (₨469) | ₨235 | + 99% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (₨427) | ₨274 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,474 Franc (₨352) | ₨181 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (₨285) | ₨96 | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,357 Franc (₨1,047) | ₨319 | + 228% | |
| Entertainment | + 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Senegal | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,326 Franc (₨3,461) | ₨1,483 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (₨711) | ₨618 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,571 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 42,165 Franc (₨5,999) | ₨2,160 | + 178% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,085 Franc (₨723) | ₨907 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,523 Franc (₨359) | ₨236 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (₨142) | ₨200 | - 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨41,395 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (₨7) | ₨5.89 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 29,120 Franc (₨4,143) | ₨1,826 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 925 Franc (₨132) | ₨280 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 210% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,554 prices entered by 623 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 210% more expensive than in India
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