- Cost of Living
- Senegal
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Senegal compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 49% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,873 Franc (Mex$ 262) | Mex$ 119 | + 120% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,960 Franc (Mex$ 165) | Mex$ 96 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,151 Franc (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 65 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,259 Franc (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 19 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 31 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,367 Franc (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 21 | + 118% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,961 Franc (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 64 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,685 Franc (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 38 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,099 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 24 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 608 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 216 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,257 Franc (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 25 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 217 Franc (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 20 | - 64% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 100% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,117,700 Franc (Mex$ 37,199) | Mex$ 19,204 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 748,476 Franc (Mex$ 24,910) | Mex$ 10,107 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,111 Franc (Mex$ 2,034) | Mex$ 1,635 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 650,000 Franc (Mex$ 21,633) | Mex$ 12,066 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 900,000 Franc (Mex$ 29,953) | Mex$ 6,860 | + 337% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 34,595 Franc (Mex$ 1,151) | Mex$ 1,316 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 28,881 Franc (Mex$ 961) | Mex$ 382 | + 152% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (Mex$ 6,656) | Mex$ 8,049 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 59,811 Franc (Mex$ 1,991) | Mex$ 2,024 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,142 Franc (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 109 | - 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 77 | - | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 832) | Mex$ 840 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,000 Franc (Mex$ 300) | Mex$ 672 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,328) | Mex$ 1,531 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,353 | - | |
| Transportation | + 49% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 49% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 318,271 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 648 Franc (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,032) | Mex$ 455 | + 127% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 28% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Franc (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 77 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,328 Franc (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 186 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 832) | Mex$ 547 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 72 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 50 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 56 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,017 Franc (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 28 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 30 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,908 Franc (Mex$ 396) | Mex$ 128 | + 210% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,162 Franc (Mex$ 305) | Mex$ 383 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,333 Franc (Mex$ 277) | Mex$ 138 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,214 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,363 Franc (Mex$ 578) | Mex$ 748 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,500 Franc (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 104 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,244 Franc (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 55 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,347 Franc (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 45 | - 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 397,500 Franc (Mex$ 13,229) | Mex$ 10,363 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Franc (Mex$ 2.66) | Mex$ 2.30 | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 998) | Mex$ 764 | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 861 Franc (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 52 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,933 prices entered by 1,127 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Senegal is 52% more expensive than in Mexico
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