Cost of living in Senegal compared to Japan
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 15% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Senegal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,969 Franc (¥1,831) | ¥1,035 | + 77% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,359 Franc (¥1,934) | ¥820 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Franc (¥985) | ¥618 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,872 Franc (¥492) | ¥237 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (¥368) | ¥335 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,712 Franc (¥450) | ¥439 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (¥2,102) | ¥1,195 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,651 Franc (¥434) | ¥822 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (¥210) | ¥509 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 647 Franc (¥170) | ¥312 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,000 Franc (¥1,839) | ¥1,267 | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Franc (¥263) | ¥276 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 423 Franc (¥111) | ¥293 | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 25% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 25% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Senegal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,502,620 Franc (¥394,815) | ¥365,082 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836,041 Franc (¥219,670) | ¥197,811 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 175,929 Franc (¥46,225) | ¥19,132 | + 142% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 845,364 Franc (¥222,120) | ¥145,654 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 334,060 Franc (¥87,775) | ¥106,059 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,158 Franc (¥21,850) | ¥8,349 | + 162% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,512 Franc (¥7,229) | ¥4,448 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc (¥78,825) | ¥74,559 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (¥13,138) | ¥25,414 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥1,338 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,815 | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Senegal | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥9,315 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,103 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,686 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Franc (¥14,451) | ¥12,189 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 256% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 256% 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 (¥4,433,131) | ¥3,060,780 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 990 Franc (¥260) | ¥169 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc (¥39,413) | ¥8,198 | + 381% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Senegal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (¥788) | ¥2,133 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥2,551 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 35,000 Franc (¥9,196) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,337 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,294 Franc (¥866) | ¥930 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (¥788) | ¥622 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,474 Franc (¥650) | ¥224 | + 190% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (¥526) | ¥188 | + 180% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,357 Franc (¥1,933) | ¥4,604 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Senegal | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,326 Franc (¥6,392) | ¥4,908 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (¥1,314) | ¥3,881 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 42,165 Franc (¥11,079) | ¥8,269 | + 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,085 Franc (¥1,336) | ¥1,244 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,523 Franc (¥663) | ¥547 | + 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (¥263) | ¥674 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (¥13) | ¥52 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 29,120 Franc (¥7,651) | ¥9,530 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 807 Franc (¥212) | ¥613 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 66% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 284 prices entered by 83 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 66% more expensive than in Japan
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