- 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 (¥1,488) | ¥1,006 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,960 Franc (¥937) | ¥711 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,151 Franc (¥595) | ¥445 | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,259 Franc (¥238) | ¥198 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (¥227) | ¥270 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,367 Franc (¥258) | ¥689 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,961 Franc (¥748) | ¥889 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,685 Franc (¥318) | ¥637 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,099 Franc (¥208) | ¥430 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 608 Franc (¥115) | ¥262 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (¥1,134) | ¥1,549 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,257 Franc (¥237) | ¥212 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 217 Franc (¥41) | ¥195 | - 79% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 4% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,117,700 Franc (¥211,180) | ¥242,113 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 748,476 Franc (¥141,418) | ¥121,422 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,111 Franc (¥11,546) | ¥21,895 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 650,000 Franc (¥122,812) | ¥116,929 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 900,000 Franc (¥170,047) | ¥79,022 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 34,595 Franc (¥6,536) | ¥12,611 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 28,881 Franc (¥5,457) | ¥4,156 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (¥37,788) | ¥55,558 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 59,811 Franc (¥11,301) | ¥16,830 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,142 Franc (¥594) | ¥693 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,827 | - | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 25,000 Franc (¥4,724) | ¥7,207 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,000 Franc (¥1,700) | ¥4,012 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (¥18,894) | ¥8,544 | + 121% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥15,007 | - | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,657,440 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 648 Franc (¥122) | ¥147 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,000 Franc (¥5,857) | ¥11,877 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Franc (¥236) | ¥1,278 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,328 Franc (¥440) | ¥1,016 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc (¥4,724) | ¥4,123 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (¥227) | ¥630 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (¥472) | ¥711 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (¥378) | ¥484 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,017 Franc (¥192) | ¥145 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (¥283) | ¥213 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,908 Franc (¥2,250) | ¥2,946 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,162 Franc (¥1,731) | ¥4,119 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,333 Franc (¥1,575) | ¥3,373 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,363 Franc (¥3,281) | ¥8,157 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,500 Franc (¥850) | ¥903 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,244 Franc (¥424) | ¥498 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,347 Franc (¥254) | ¥551 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 397,500 Franc (¥75,104) | ¥49,094 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Franc (¥15) | ¥56 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (¥5,668) | ¥10,056 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 861 Franc (¥163) | ¥474 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 23% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,826 prices entered by 317 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 23% cheaper than in Japan
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