Cost of living in Senegal compared to Japan
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Senegal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,178 Franc (¥3,323) | ¥1,145 | + 190% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,000 Franc (¥1,438) | ¥719 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,554 Franc (¥730) | ¥437 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,278 Franc (¥262) | ¥211 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,467 Franc (¥301) | ¥282 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (¥308) | ¥815 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,843 Franc (¥1,200) | ¥951 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,411 Franc (¥290) | ¥984 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 Franc (¥123) | ¥421 | - 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (¥205) | ¥268 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,903 Franc (¥1,418) | ¥1,770 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,055 Franc (¥422) | ¥217 | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (¥205) | ¥225 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Senegal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 886,340 Franc (¥182,033) | ¥194,768 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (¥82,150) | ¥126,641 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (¥13,374) | ¥21,178 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (¥82,150) | ¥142,258 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Franc (¥41,075) | ¥80,836 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (¥11,574) | ¥13,643 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,927 Franc (¥5,941) | ¥3,988 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,961 Franc (¥64,275) | ¥59,521 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,510 Franc (¥15,508) | ¥17,809 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (¥1,027) | ¥665 | + 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,700 | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Senegal | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,874 Franc (¥6,341) | ¥7,941 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,864 Franc (¥5,312) | ¥4,162 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,900 Franc (¥10,248) | ¥7,471 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,262 Franc (¥10,939) | ¥15,388 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 66% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Senegal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (¥3,465,104) | ¥2,576,380 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 752 Franc (¥154) | ¥161 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,172 Franc (¥1,884) | ¥16,725 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Senegal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,154 Franc (¥853) | ¥1,370 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (¥1,499) | ¥1,955 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (¥4,108) | ¥3,523 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (¥649) | ¥2,205 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (¥513) | ¥648 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (¥513) | ¥409 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (¥411) | ¥143 | + 187% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (¥411) | ¥184 | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (¥2,054) | ¥3,583 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Senegal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,051 Franc (¥4,323) | ¥4,280 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,022 Franc (¥1,237) | ¥3,593 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (¥2,465) | ¥20,657 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Franc (¥12,323) | ¥6,242 | + 97% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (¥1,643) | ¥1,034 | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (¥308) | ¥533 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,500 Franc (¥513) | ¥526 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Franc (¥92,419) | ¥58,872 | + 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (¥18) | ¥41 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (¥6,161) | ¥11,178 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 876 Franc (¥180) | ¥554 | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 25% cheaper than in Japan
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