- Cost of Living
- Senegal
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Senegal compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,873 Franc (¥1,521) | ¥1,038 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,960 Franc (¥958) | ¥691 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,151 Franc (¥609) | ¥436 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,259 Franc (¥243) | ¥203 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (¥232) | ¥287 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,367 Franc (¥264) | ¥777 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,961 Franc (¥765) | ¥927 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,685 Franc (¥325) | ¥688 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,099 Franc (¥212) | ¥416 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 608 Franc (¥118) | ¥277 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (¥1,159) | ¥1,538 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,257 Franc (¥243) | ¥199 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 217 Franc (¥42) | ¥198 | - 79% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 13% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,117,700 Franc (¥215,952) | ¥218,000 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 748,476 Franc (¥144,614) | ¥123,235 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,111 Franc (¥11,807) | ¥21,518 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 650,000 Franc (¥125,587) | ¥110,576 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 900,000 Franc (¥173,890) | ¥71,567 | + 143% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 34,595 Franc (¥6,684) | ¥12,926 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 28,881 Franc (¥5,580) | ¥4,101 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (¥38,642) | ¥55,558 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 59,811 Franc (¥11,556) | ¥16,537 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,142 Franc (¥607) | ¥711 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,838 | - | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 25,000 Franc (¥4,830) | ¥7,197 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,000 Franc (¥1,739) | ¥4,336 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (¥19,321) | ¥8,421 | + 129% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,972 | - | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,510,720 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 648 Franc (¥125) | ¥145 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,000 Franc (¥5,990) | ¥11,257 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Franc (¥242) | ¥1,278 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,328 Franc (¥450) | ¥1,019 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc (¥4,830) | ¥3,622 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (¥232) | ¥612 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (¥483) | ¥707 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (¥386) | ¥455 | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,017 Franc (¥196) | ¥137 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (¥290) | ¥229 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,908 Franc (¥2,301) | ¥2,939 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,162 Franc (¥1,770) | ¥4,071 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,333 Franc (¥1,610) | ¥3,365 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,363 Franc (¥3,355) | ¥7,647 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,500 Franc (¥869) | ¥964 | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,244 Franc (¥434) | ¥487 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,347 Franc (¥260) | ¥586 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 397,500 Franc (¥76,801) | ¥49,094 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Franc (¥15) | ¥56 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (¥5,796) | ¥10,339 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 861 Franc (¥166) | ¥468 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,006 prices entered by 339 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 20% cheaper than in Japan
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