Cost of living in Senegal compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 41% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,808 Franc (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 225 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 121 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,152 Franc (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 54 | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,184 Franc (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 21 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,179 Franc (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 35 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,483 Franc (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 23 | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,576 Franc (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 70 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,672 Franc (Mex$ 98) | Mex$ 41 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 819 Franc (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 24 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 676 Franc (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 24 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 226 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,090 Franc (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 30 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 802 Franc (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 21 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 120% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 120% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,356,150 Franc (Mex$ 49,678) | Mex$ 19,357 | + 157% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 661,190 Franc (Mex$ 24,220) | Mex$ 8,581 | + 182% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (Mex$ 2,385) | Mex$ 966 | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 369,895 Franc (Mex$ 13,550) | Mex$ 10,263 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,859 Franc (Mex$ 9,959) | Mex$ 5,200 | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (Mex$ 2,064) | Mex$ 679 | + 204% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,927 Franc (Mex$ 1,060) | Mex$ 387 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,961 Franc (Mex$ 11,464) | Mex$ 6,690 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,510 Franc (Mex$ 2,766) | Mex$ 2,040 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 98 | + 179% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 94 | - | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,874 Franc (Mex$ 1,131) | Mex$ 861 | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,864 Franc (Mex$ 947) | Mex$ 671 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,900 Franc (Mex$ 1,828) | Mex$ 1,515 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,262 Franc (Mex$ 1,951) | Mex$ 1,146 | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (Mex$ 618,045) | Mex$ 357,886 | + 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 752 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 19 | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,172 Franc (Mex$ 336) | Mex$ 549 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 76% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,154 Franc (Mex$ 152) | Mex$ 75 | + 103% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (Mex$ 267) | Mex$ 188 | + 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,365 Franc (Mex$ 819) | Mex$ 551 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 79 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,232 Franc (Mex$ 118) | Mex$ 49 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,165 Franc (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 57 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,416 Franc (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 31 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,339 Franc (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 29 | + 71% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,699 Franc (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 182 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 61% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,051 Franc (Mex$ 771) | Mex$ 293 | + 163% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,022 Franc (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 150 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (Mex$ 440) | Mex$ 805 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 47,686 Franc (Mex$ 1,747) | Mex$ 670 | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,452 Franc (Mex$ 200) | Mex$ 122 | + 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,858 Franc (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 71 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,903 Franc (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 40 | + 260% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Franc (Mex$ 16,484) | Mex$ 11,177 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (Mex$ 3.13) | Mex$ 3.08 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 28,407 Franc (Mex$ 1,041) | Mex$ 966 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 800 Franc (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 62 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | + 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 13,454 prices entered by 1,244 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 60% more expensive than in Mexico
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