- Cost of Living
- Senegal
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Senegal compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 61% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,873 Franc (Mex$ 278) | Mex$ 118 | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,960 Franc (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 95 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,151 Franc (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 66 | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,259 Franc (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 19 | + 140% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 31 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,367 Franc (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 20 | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,961 Franc (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 62 | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,685 Franc (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 37 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,099 Franc (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 24 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 608 Franc (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 21 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (Mex$ 212) | Mex$ 223 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,257 Franc (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 25 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 217 Franc (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 20 | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 109% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,117,700 Franc (Mex$ 39,506) | Mex$ 19,628 | + 101% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 748,476 Franc (Mex$ 26,456) | Mex$ 10,435 | + 154% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,111 Franc (Mex$ 2,160) | Mex$ 1,611 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 650,000 Franc (Mex$ 22,975) | Mex$ 11,823 | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 900,000 Franc (Mex$ 31,812) | Mex$ 6,623 | + 380% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 34,595 Franc (Mex$ 1,223) | Mex$ 1,609 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 28,881 Franc (Mex$ 1,021) | Mex$ 383 | + 166% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (Mex$ 7,069) | Mex$ 8,103 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 59,811 Franc (Mex$ 2,114) | Mex$ 1,993 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,142 Franc (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 104 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 89 | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 10% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 884) | Mex$ 799 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,000 Franc (Mex$ 318) | Mex$ 656 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (Mex$ 3,535) | Mex$ 1,491 | + 137% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,293 | - | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 53% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 312,016 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 648 Franc (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 19 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,096) | Mex$ 466 | + 135% | |
| Personal Care | + 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Franc (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 77 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,328 Franc (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 186 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 884) | Mex$ 543 | + 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 68 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 49 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 53 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,017 Franc (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 28 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 29 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,908 Franc (Mex$ 421) | Mex$ 123 | + 243% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,162 Franc (Mex$ 324) | Mex$ 383 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,333 Franc (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 136 | + 116% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,187 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,363 Franc (Mex$ 614) | Mex$ 742 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,500 Franc (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 103 | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,244 Franc (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 55 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,347 Franc (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 44 | + 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 397,500 Franc (Mex$ 14,050) | Mex$ 10,287 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Franc (Mex$ 2.83) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,060) | Mex$ 715 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 861 Franc (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 52 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 10,427 prices entered by 1,205 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Senegal is 61% more expensive than in Mexico
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