Cost of living in Senegal compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Senegal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,274 Franc (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 287 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,500 Franc (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 156 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,166 Franc (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 71 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,897 Franc (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 27 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 47 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,200 Franc (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 27 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 92 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,468 Franc (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 49 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 945 Franc (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 35 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 647 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 29 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Franc (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 259 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 34 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 Franc (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 25 | - 31% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 82% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Senegal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (Mex$ 42,572) | Mex$ 21,530 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (Mex$ 22,705) | Mex$ 10,550 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (Mex$ 1,848) | Mex$ 1,068 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 900,000 Franc (Mex$ 25,543) | Mex$ 12,914 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 11,353) | Mex$ 7,045 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (Mex$ 1,599) | Mex$ 791 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 851) | Mex$ 414 | + 106% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 190,000 Franc (Mex$ 5,392) | Mex$ 6,726 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,696) | Mex$ 2,624 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,166 Franc (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 114 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 120 | - | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 55% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Senegal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,419) | Mex$ 968 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,277) | Mex$ 697 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,703) | Mex$ 1,719 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,561) | Mex$ 1,270 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | + 304% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 304% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Senegal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (Mex$ 478,853) | Mex$ 387,637 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,039 Franc (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 23 | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc (Mex$ 4,257) | Mex$ 643 | + 562% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 30% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Senegal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 89 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (Mex$ 207) | Mex$ 217 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 568) | Mex$ 632 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 97 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,847 Franc (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 57 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,944 Franc (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 71 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Franc (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 34 | + 231% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 33 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,872 Franc (Mex$ 309) | Mex$ 230 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 31% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Senegal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,370 Franc (Mex$ 607) | Mex$ 351 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,000 Franc (Mex$ 397) | Mex$ 153 | + 161% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (Mex$ 341) | Mex$ 822 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,580 Franc (Mex$ 1,067) | Mex$ 761 | + 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,726 Franc (Mex$ 134) | Mex$ 171 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,242 Franc (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 80 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,222 Franc (Mex$ 63) | Mex$ 46 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 750,000 Franc (Mex$ 21,286) | Mex$ 11,693 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (Mex$ 2.42) | Mex$ 2.29 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 851) | Mex$ 889 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 709 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 82 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,464 prices entered by 932 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 105% more expensive than in Mexico
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