Cost of living in Senegal compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Senegal is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,808 Franc (Rp 207,105) | Rp 48,924 | + 323% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 132,628) | Rp 55,115 | + 141% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,152 Franc (Rp 83,604) | Rp 32,165 | + 160% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,184 Franc (Rp 31,401) | Rp 20,667 | + 52% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,179 Franc (Rp 31,279) | Rp 25,337 | + 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,483 Franc (Rp 39,328) | Rp 17,064 | + 130% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,576 Franc (Rp 68,339) | Rp 61,721 | + 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,672 Franc (Rp 70,873) | Rp 37,576 | + 89% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 819 Franc (Rp 21,723) | Rp 19,651 | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 676 Franc (Rp 17,919) | Rp 33,333 | - 46% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (Rp 39,789) | Rp 374,037 | - 89% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,090 Franc (Rp 28,920) | Rp 18,761 | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 802 Franc (Rp 21,270) | Rp 18,326 | + 16% | |
Housing | + 71% | |||
Housing in Senegal is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,314,210 Franc (Rp 34,860,338) | Rp 19,045,400 | + 83% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 661,190 Franc (Rp 17,538,527) | Rp 10,096,300 | + 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (Rp 1,727,369) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 369,895 Franc (Rp 9,811,723) | Rp 7,203,760 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,859 Franc (Rp 7,211,250) | Rp 4,313,490 | + 67% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (Rp 1,494,805) | Rp 979,539 | + 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,927 Franc (Rp 767,317) | Rp 329,516 | + 133% | |
40” flat screen tv | 312,961 Franc (Rp 8,301,509) | Rp 4,258,580 | + 95% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,510 Franc (Rp 2,002,948) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (Rp 198,943) | Rp 66,640 | + 199% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 68,439 | - | |
Clothes | + 43% | |||
Clothes in Senegal is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,874 Franc (Rp 818,965) | Rp 680,041 | + 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,864 Franc (Rp 686,053) | Rp 424,371 | + 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,900 Franc (Rp 1,323,630) | Rp 1,071,420 | + 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,262 Franc (Rp 1,412,806) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 27% | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Senegal is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (Rp 447,541,586) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 752 Franc (Rp 19,942) | Rp 8,926 | + 123% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 9,172 Franc (Rp 243,293) | Rp 228,023 | + 7% | |
Personal Care | + 157% | |||
Personal Care in Senegal is 157% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,597 Franc (Rp 148,453) | Rp 23,270 | + 538% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (Rp 193,665) | Rp 59,151 | + 227% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,365 Franc (Rp 593,242) | Rp 256,292 | + 131% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (Rp 83,821) | Rp 80,956 | + 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,232 Franc (Rp 85,722) | Rp 22,650 | + 278% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,165 Franc (Rp 83,952) | Rp 44,295 | + 90% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,416 Franc (Rp 37,551) | Rp 22,030 | + 70% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,339 Franc (Rp 35,511) | Rp 12,336 | + 188% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,699 Franc (Rp 151,169) | Rp 89,053 | + 70% | |
Entertainment | + 72% | |||
Entertainment in Senegal is 72% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,051 Franc (Rp 558,395) | Rp 176,169 | + 217% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,022 Franc (Rp 159,736) | Rp 105,763 | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (Rp 318,308) | Rp 650,328 | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 47,686 Franc (Rp 1,264,910) | Rp 361,319 | + 250% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,452 Franc (Rp 144,606) | Rp 133,391 | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,858 Franc (Rp 75,813) | Rp 36,857 | + 106% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,903 Franc (Rp 103,533) | Rp 48,318 | + 114% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Franc (Rp 11,936,564) | Rp 8,519,630 | + 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (Rp 2,264) | Rp 1,787 | + 27% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 28,407 Franc (Rp 753,523) | Rp 604,695 | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 910 Franc (Rp 24,130) | Rp 28,321 | - 15% | |
TOTAL | + 56% |

These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Senegal is 56% more expensive than in Indonesia
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