Cost of living in Senegal compared to Malaysia
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| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 51% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Senegal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,500 Franc (RM39) | RM16 | + 148% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,500 Franc (RM32) | RM18 | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,166 Franc (RM29) | RM8 | + 272% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,778 Franc (RM13) | RM7 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (RM10) | RM9 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,200 Franc (RM8) | RM7 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (RM28) | RM22 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,500 Franc (RM25) | RM11 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 878 Franc (RM6) | RM4.90 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 700 Franc (RM4.92) | RM13 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Franc (RM32) | RM74 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (RM11) | RM4.93 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 Franc (RM4.22) | RM3.49 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 46% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Senegal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 886,340 Franc (RM6,236) | RM2,930 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (RM2,814) | RM2,197 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (RM458) | RM285 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (RM2,814) | RM1,908 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Franc (RM1,407) | RM1,210 | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (RM396) | RM872 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Franc (RM211) | RM113 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 190,000 Franc (RM1,337) | RM2,827 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Franc (RM668) | RM537 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,166 Franc (RM29) | RM28 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | RM36 | - | |
| Clothes | + 116% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 116% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Senegal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (RM352) | RM193 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (RM317) | RM122 | + 159% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (RM422) | RM296 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Franc (RM387) | RM246 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is about the same as in Malaysia | ||||
| Senegal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (RM118,703) | RM162,896 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,100 Franc (RM8) | RM2.31 | + 235% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,172 Franc (RM65) | RM86 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 35% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Senegal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,154 Franc (RM29) | RM9 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (RM51) | RM16 | + 231% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (RM141) | RM149 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (RM22) | RM44 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,847 Franc (RM20) | RM11 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,944 Franc (RM14) | RM15 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (RM14) | RM20 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (RM14) | RM7 | + 89% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,779 Franc (RM90) | RM30 | + 203% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 38% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Senegal | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,500 Franc (RM123) | RM126 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,000 Franc (RM98) | RM38 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (RM84) | RM271 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,104 Franc (RM324) | RM111 | + 191% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,610 Franc (RM47) | RM100 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,056 Franc (RM14) | RM14 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,222 Franc (RM16) | RM18 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Franc (RM3,166) | RM2,145 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (RM0.60) | RM0.24 | + 153% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (RM211) | RM158 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 655 Franc (RM4.61) | RM17 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 33% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 470 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 33% more expensive than in Malaysia
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