Cost of living in Senegal compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 103% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Senegal | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,274 Franc (₨847) | ₨374 | + 126% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,500 Franc (₨607) | ₨336 | + 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,166 Franc (₨562) | ₨165 | + 241% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,897 Franc (₨256) | ₨58 | + 343% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (₨192) | ₨92 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,200 Franc (₨162) | ₨39 | + 319% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (₨540) | ₨241 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,468 Franc (₨333) | ₨155 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 945 Franc (₨128) | ₨31 | + 312% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 647 Franc (₨87) | ₨170 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Franc (₨607) | ₨779 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (₨202) | ₨91 | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 Franc (₨81) | ₨37 | + 116% | |
| Housing | + 243% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 243% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Senegal | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (₨202,437) | ₨40,384 | + 401% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (₨107,967) | ₨24,853 | + 334% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (₨8,789) | ₨5,760 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 900,000 Franc (₨121,462) | ₨25,064 | + 385% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (₨53,983) | ₨15,060 | + 258% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (₨7,605) | ₨6,534 | + 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Franc (₨4,049) | ₨659 | + 514% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 190,000 Franc (₨25,642) | ₨31,167 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Franc (₨12,821) | ₨12,189 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,166 Franc (₨562) | ₨543 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨426 | - | |
| Clothes | + 124% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 124% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Senegal | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (₨6,748) | ₨2,468 | + 173% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (₨6,073) | ₨2,797 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (₨8,097) | ₨4,303 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Franc (₨7,423) | ₨3,087 | + 140% | |
| Transportation | + 569% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 569% 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 (₨2,277,014) | ₨1,248,440 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,039 Franc (₨140) | ₨104 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc (₨20,244) | ₨1,105 | + 1732% | |
| Personal Care | + 138% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 138% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Senegal | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (₨405) | ₨144 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (₨985) | ₨241 | + 308% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (₨2,699) | ₨878 | + 207% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (₨426) | ₨413 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,847 Franc (₨384) | ₨226 | + 70% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,944 Franc (₨262) | ₨274 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Franc (₨540) | ₨170 | + 217% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (₨270) | ₨96 | + 182% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,872 Franc (₨1,467) | ₨309 | + 375% | |
| Entertainment | + 115% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 115% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Senegal | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,370 Franc (₨2,884) | ₨1,449 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,000 Franc (₨1,889) | ₨607 | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (₨1,619) | ₨1,419 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,580 Franc (₨5,072) | ₨1,942 | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,726 Franc (₨638) | ₨733 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,242 Franc (₨303) | ₨229 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,222 Franc (₨300) | ₨181 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 750,000 Franc (₨101,219) | ₨50,214 | + 102% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (₨12) | ₨1.43 | + 705% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (₨4,049) | ₨1,578 | + 157% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 709 Franc (₨96) | ₨265 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 273% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,964 prices entered by 1,247 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 273% more expensive than in India
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