Cost of living in Senegal compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,808 Franc (¥1,547) | ¥947 | + 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (¥991) | ¥693 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,152 Franc (¥625) | ¥417 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,184 Franc (¥235) | ¥204 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,179 Franc (¥234) | ¥238 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,483 Franc (¥294) | ¥653 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,576 Franc (¥511) | ¥888 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,672 Franc (¥530) | ¥786 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 819 Franc (¥162) | ¥389 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 676 Franc (¥134) | ¥306 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (¥297) | ¥1,339 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,090 Franc (¥216) | ¥183 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 802 Franc (¥159) | ¥246 | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,314,210 Franc (¥260,453) | ¥292,182 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 661,190 Franc (¥131,036) | ¥166,938 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (¥12,906) | ¥25,258 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 369,895 Franc (¥73,307) | ¥145,026 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,859 Franc (¥53,878) | ¥81,047 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (¥11,168) | ¥13,235 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,927 Franc (¥5,733) | ¥3,869 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,961 Franc (¥62,023) | ¥55,604 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,510 Franc (¥14,965) | ¥12,951 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (¥1,486) | ¥778 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,599 | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,874 Franc (¥6,119) | ¥6,849 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,864 Franc (¥5,126) | ¥4,780 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,900 Franc (¥9,889) | ¥8,249 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,262 Franc (¥10,556) | ¥12,511 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (¥3,343,730) | ¥2,585,890 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 752 Franc (¥149) | ¥135 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,172 Franc (¥1,818) | ¥10,445 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 7% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,597 Franc (¥1,109) | ¥1,225 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (¥1,447) | ¥1,626 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,365 Franc (¥4,432) | ¥6,148 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (¥626) | ¥812 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,232 Franc (¥640) | ¥655 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,165 Franc (¥627) | ¥501 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,416 Franc (¥281) | ¥170 | + 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,339 Franc (¥265) | ¥229 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,699 Franc (¥1,129) | ¥2,983 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,051 Franc (¥4,172) | ¥3,633 | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,022 Franc (¥1,193) | ¥3,632 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (¥2,378) | ¥12,969 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 47,686 Franc (¥9,451) | ¥6,378 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,452 Franc (¥1,080) | ¥1,122 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,858 Franc (¥566) | ¥432 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,903 Franc (¥774) | ¥556 | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Franc (¥89,182) | ¥51,985 | + 72% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (¥17) | ¥40 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 28,407 Franc (¥5,630) | ¥9,497 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 910 Franc (¥180) | ¥525 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 782 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 22% cheaper than in Japan
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