Cost of living in Senegal compared to Japan
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| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Senegal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,274 Franc (¥1,437) | ¥1,025 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,500 Franc (¥1,030) | ¥723 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,166 Franc (¥954) | ¥519 | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,897 Franc (¥434) | ¥197 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (¥326) | ¥316 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,200 Franc (¥275) | ¥629 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (¥916) | ¥962 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,468 Franc (¥565) | ¥902 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 945 Franc (¥216) | ¥574 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 647 Franc (¥148) | ¥285 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Franc (¥1,030) | ¥1,208 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (¥343) | ¥184 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 Franc (¥137) | ¥206 | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Senegal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (¥343,441) | ¥326,267 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (¥183,169) | ¥171,772 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (¥14,910) | ¥28,488 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 900,000 Franc (¥206,065) | ¥157,603 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (¥91,584) | ¥82,713 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (¥12,903) | ¥24,082 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Franc (¥6,869) | ¥4,699 | + 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 190,000 Franc (¥43,503) | ¥47,482 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Franc (¥21,751) | ¥32,093 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,166 Franc (¥954) | ¥1,313 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,878 | - | |
| Clothes | + 77% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 77% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Senegal | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (¥11,448) | ¥6,136 | + 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (¥10,303) | ¥5,199 | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (¥13,738) | ¥8,989 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Franc (¥12,593) | ¥13,588 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 176% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 176% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Senegal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (¥3,863,025) | ¥2,700,660 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,039 Franc (¥238) | ¥165 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc (¥34,344) | ¥10,143 | + 239% | |
| Personal Care | - 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Senegal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (¥687) | ¥2,497 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (¥1,672) | ¥1,967 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (¥4,579) | ¥5,380 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (¥724) | ¥650 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,847 Franc (¥652) | ¥938 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,944 Franc (¥445) | ¥702 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Franc (¥916) | ¥218 | + 319% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (¥458) | ¥216 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,872 Franc (¥2,489) | ¥3,927 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Senegal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,370 Franc (¥4,893) | ¥4,141 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,000 Franc (¥3,205) | ¥3,600 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (¥2,748) | ¥4,000 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,580 Franc (¥8,604) | ¥5,993 | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,726 Franc (¥1,082) | ¥984 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,242 Franc (¥513) | ¥472 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,222 Franc (¥509) | ¥575 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 750,000 Franc (¥171,721) | ¥101,122 | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (¥20) | ¥52 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (¥6,869) | ¥9,280 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 709 Franc (¥162) | ¥592 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 827 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 53% more expensive than in Japan
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