Cost of living in Senegal compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 71% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Senegal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,969 Franc (Rp 200,089) | Rp 67,167 | + 198% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,359 Franc (Rp 211,294) | Rp 61,090 | + 246% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Franc (Rp 107,675) | Rp 32,593 | + 230% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,872 Franc (Rp 53,759) | Rp 25,633 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (Rp 40,199) | Rp 31,337 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,712 Franc (Rp 49,156) | Rp 12,592 | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (Rp 229,706) | Rp 72,901 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,651 Franc (Rp 47,402) | Rp 45,403 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (Rp 22,971) | Rp 22,376 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 647 Franc (Rp 18,569) | Rp 32,966 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,000 Franc (Rp 200,993) | Rp 344,694 | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Franc (Rp 28,713) | Rp 18,943 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 423 Franc (Rp 12,133) | Rp 15,178 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 111% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 111% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Senegal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,502,620 Franc (Rp 43,145,088) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836,041 Franc (Rp 24,005,445) | Rp 11,729,200 | + 105% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 175,929 Franc (Rp 5,051,491) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 845,364 Franc (Rp 24,273,139) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 229% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 334,060 Franc (Rp 9,591,945) | Rp 4,597,950 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,158 Franc (Rp 2,387,736) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,512 Franc (Rp 789,944) | Rp 378,883 | + 108% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc (Rp 8,613,972) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 169% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,435,662) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 91,402 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 83,441 | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Senegal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 651,126 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 458,661 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,449,070 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Franc (Rp 1,579,228) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 22% | |
| Transportation | + 357% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 357% 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 484,449,774) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 990 Franc (Rp 28,426) | Rp 12,092 | + 135% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc (Rp 4,306,986) | Rp 535,183 | + 705% | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 146% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Senegal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 86,140) | Rp 22,456 | + 284% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 96,147 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 35,000 Franc (Rp 1,004,963) | Rp 264,826 | + 279% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 66,604 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,294 Franc (Rp 94,587) | Rp 26,592 | + 256% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 86,140) | Rp 33,023 | + 161% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,474 Franc (Rp 71,035) | Rp 27,953 | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (Rp 57,426) | Rp 21,349 | + 169% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,357 Franc (Rp 211,245) | Rp 84,361 | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Senegal | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,326 Franc (Rp 698,487) | Rp 261,890 | + 167% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (Rp 143,566) | Rp 96,262 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 42,165 Franc (Rp 1,210,705) | Rp 397,663 | + 204% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,085 Franc (Rp 146,017) | Rp 149,637 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,523 Franc (Rp 72,435) | Rp 38,785 | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (Rp 28,713) | Rp 50,891 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (Rp 1,436) | Rp 2,388 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 29,120 Franc (Rp 836,135) | Rp 433,566 | + 93% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 925 Franc (Rp 26,565) | Rp 46,861 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | + 152% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 255 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2025.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 152% more expensive than in Indonesia
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