Cost of living in Senegal compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Senegal is 49% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Senegal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,274 Franc (Rp 153,880) | Rp 44,863 | + 243% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,500 Franc (Rp 110,369) | Rp 54,330 | + 103% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,166 Franc (Rp 102,182) | Rp 27,591 | + 270% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,897 Franc (Rp 46,522) | Rp 19,917 | + 134% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (Rp 34,885) | Rp 25,297 | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,200 Franc (Rp 29,432) | Rp 18,627 | + 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (Rp 98,106) | Rp 55,732 | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,468 Franc (Rp 60,529) | Rp 43,429 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 945 Franc (Rp 23,182) | Rp 21,967 | + 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 647 Franc (Rp 15,861) | Rp 34,412 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Franc (Rp 110,369) | Rp 337,317 | - 67% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (Rp 36,790) | Rp 22,207 | + 66% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 Franc (Rp 14,716) | Rp 17,971 | - 18% | |
Housing | + 106% | |||
Housing in Senegal is 106% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Senegal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (Rp 36,789,674) | Rp 17,957,200 | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (Rp 19,621,159) | Rp 9,443,920 | + 108% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (Rp 1,597,177) | Rp 528,780 | + 202% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 900,000 Franc (Rp 22,073,804) | Rp 7,265,990 | + 204% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Rp 9,810,580) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 142% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (Rp 1,382,141) | Rp 1,282,180 | + 8% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 735,793) | Rp 410,662 | + 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | 190,000 Franc (Rp 4,660,025) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 15% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Franc (Rp 2,330,013) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 72% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,166 Franc (Rp 102,182) | Rp 56,742 | + 80% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 77,300 | - | |
Clothes | + 100% | |||
Clothes in Senegal is 100% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Senegal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,226,322) | Rp 624,572 | + 96% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (Rp 1,103,690) | Rp 443,680 | + 149% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,471,587) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 21% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Franc (Rp 1,348,955) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 4% | |
Transportation | + 462% | |||
Transportation in Senegal is 462% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Senegal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (Rp 413,810,250) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,039 Franc (Rp 25,491) | Rp 12,273 | + 108% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc (Rp 3,678,967) | Rp 150,291 | + 2348% | |
Personal Care | + 136% | |||
Personal Care in Senegal is 136% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Senegal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 73,579) | Rp 36,367 | + 102% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (Rp 179,069) | Rp 60,467 | + 196% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (Rp 490,529) | Rp 351,050 | + 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (Rp 77,504) | Rp 130,123 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,847 Franc (Rp 69,837) | Rp 21,655 | + 223% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,944 Franc (Rp 47,683) | Rp 34,558 | + 38% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Franc (Rp 98,106) | Rp 30,035 | + 227% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (Rp 49,053) | Rp 15,580 | + 215% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,872 Franc (Rp 266,644) | Rp 88,350 | + 202% | |
Entertainment | + 46% | |||
Entertainment in Senegal is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Senegal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,370 Franc (Rp 524,138) | Rp 216,012 | + 143% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 14,000 Franc (Rp 343,370) | Rp 104,481 | + 229% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (Rp 294,317) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,580 Franc (Rp 921,709) | Rp 383,761 | + 140% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,726 Franc (Rp 115,911) | Rp 162,937 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,242 Franc (Rp 54,988) | Rp 36,298 | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,222 Franc (Rp 54,499) | Rp 40,791 | + 34% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 750,000 Franc (Rp 18,394,837) | Rp 12,194,000 | + 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (Rp 2,093) | Rp 2,029 | + 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Rp 735,793) | Rp 496,553 | + 48% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 709 Franc (Rp 17,387) | Rp 35,528 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | + 171% |

These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Senegal is 171% more expensive than in Indonesia
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