Cost of living in Senegal compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 5% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,153 Franc (Rp 95,407) | Rp 62,389 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 2,288 Franc (Rp 52,570) | Rp 50,984 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,500 Franc (Rp 57,437) | Rp 29,325 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,366 Franc (Rp 31,385) | Rp 18,889 | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,293 Franc (Rp 29,698) | Rp 26,350 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 769 Franc (Rp 17,679) | Rp 15,739 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,576 Franc (Rp 59,191) | Rp 69,458 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,539 Franc (Rp 35,357) | Rp 39,153 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 618 Franc (Rp 14,200) | Rp 19,538 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 573 Franc (Rp 13,176) | Rp 30,210 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (Rp 137,850) | Rp 433,415 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 954 Franc (Rp 21,911) | Rp 15,764 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 472 Franc (Rp 10,839) | Rp 14,528 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 73% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,255,430 Franc (Rp 28,843,464) | Rp 13,652,300 | + 111% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 804,984 Franc (Rp 18,494,482) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 155% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 100,000 Franc (Rp 2,297,497) | Rp 1,073,920 | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (Rp 6,892,490) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Rp 9,189,987) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 157% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 660,848 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,075 Franc (Rp 438,241) | Rp 281,571 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Franc (Rp 5,743,742) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,378,498) | Rp 1,567,420 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 68,925) | Rp 52,955 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 55,185 | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36,000 Franc (Rp 827,099) | Rp 658,752 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,996 Franc (Rp 528,337) | Rp 531,171 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,378,498) | Rp 1,095,930 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,148,748) | Rp 911,737 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 432,423,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 638 Franc (Rp 14,669) | Rp 9,131 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,014 Franc (Rp 161,135) | Rp 360,956 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 61% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,389 Franc (Rp 31,915) | Rp 32,065 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,807 Franc (Rp 110,451) | Rp 138,988 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 26,682 Franc (Rp 613,007) | Rp 257,547 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (Rp 27,570) | Rp 41,237 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,322 Franc (Rp 53,347) | Rp 24,297 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 45,950) | Rp 30,182 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 948 Franc (Rp 21,787) | Rp 19,131 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,025 Franc (Rp 23,555) | Rp 14,080 | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,441 Franc (Rp 239,884) | Rp 66,998 | + 258% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,032 Franc (Rp 230,480) | Rp 184,609 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,536 Franc (Rp 127,180) | Rp 105,675 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (Rp 275,700) | Rp 359,301 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,731 Franc (Rp 591,157) | Rp 433,102 | + 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,197 Franc (Rp 96,417) | Rp 128,455 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,172 Franc (Rp 49,900) | Rp 46,128 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,455 Franc (Rp 33,436) | Rp 51,877 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 397,500 Franc (Rp 9,132,550) | Rp 6,699,010 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Franc (Rp 1,639) | Rp 1,406 | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,424 Franc (Rp 744,950) | Rp 588,150 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 908 Franc (Rp 20,871) | Rp 22,910 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,412 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Senegal is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia
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