Cost of living in Senegal compared to Kenya
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Food | + 65% | |||
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Food in Senegal is 65% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Senegal | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,969 Franc (Shilling1,517) | Shilling623 | + 144% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,359 Franc (Shilling1,602) | Shilling1,097 | + 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Franc (Shilling816) | Shilling512 | + 59% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,909 Franc (Shilling416) | Shilling125 | + 234% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (Shilling305) | Shilling300 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,712 Franc (Shilling373) | Shilling81 | + 360% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (Shilling1,741) | Shilling691 | + 152% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,651 Franc (Shilling359) | Shilling224 | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (Shilling174) | Shilling106 | + 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 647 Franc (Shilling141) | Shilling236 | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,705 Franc (Shilling1,895) | Shilling1,531 | + 24% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Franc (Shilling218) | Shilling180 | + 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 561 Franc (Shilling122) | Shilling69 | + 78% | |
Housing | + 134% | |||
Housing in Senegal is 134% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Senegal | Kenya | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,502,620 Franc (Shilling327,079) | Shilling136,525 | + 140% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836,041 Franc (Shilling181,983) | Shilling60,816 | + 199% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 175,929 Franc (Shilling38,295) | Shilling7,965 | + 381% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 845,364 Franc (Shilling184,012) | Shilling52,746 | + 249% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 454,636 Franc (Shilling98,962) | Shilling25,285 | + 291% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 170,000 Franc (Shilling37,004) | Shilling2,500 | + 1380% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,512 Franc (Shilling5,988) | Shilling5,475 | + 9% | |
40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc (Shilling65,302) | Shilling20,000 | + 227% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (Shilling10,884) | Shilling15,000 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Shilling1,000 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | + 4% | |||
Clothes in Senegal is about the same as in Kenya | ||||
Senegal | Kenya | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Shilling2,224 | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Shilling3,063 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Shilling6,171 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Franc (Shilling11,972) | Shilling6,290 | + 90% | |
Transportation | + 337% | |||
Transportation in Senegal is 337% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Senegal | Kenya | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (Shilling3,672,568) | Shilling2,367,810 | + 55% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 990 Franc (Shilling215) | Shilling209 | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc (Shilling32,651) | Shilling4,328 | + 654% | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Senegal is 29% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Senegal | Kenya | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Shilling653) | Shilling1,000 | - 35% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Shilling1,800 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (Shilling4,353) | Shilling2,960 | + 47% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Shilling200 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,294 Franc (Shilling717) | Shilling313 | + 129% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (Shilling653) | Shilling1,100 | - 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,474 Franc (Shilling539) | Shilling237 | + 127% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (Shilling435) | Shilling150 | + 190% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,357 Franc (Shilling1,601) | Shilling1,247 | + 28% | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Senegal is 43% more expensive than in Kenya | ||||
Senegal | Kenya | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,326 Franc (Shilling5,295) | Shilling2,138 | + 148% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (Shilling1,088) | Shilling1,561 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 31,199 Franc (Shilling6,791) | Shilling4,289 | + 58% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,085 Franc (Shilling1,107) | Shilling795 | + 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,523 Franc (Shilling549) | Shilling305 | + 80% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,222 Franc (Shilling484) | Shilling262 | + 85% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Shilling80,000 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (Shilling11) | Shilling3.76 | + 189% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 35,023 Franc (Shilling7,624) | Shilling5,916 | + 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 866 Franc (Shilling188) | Shilling333 | - 43% | |
TOTAL | + 150% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 296 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2024.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 150% more expensive than in Kenya
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