Cost of living in Senegal compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 65% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Senegal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,178 Franc (Mex$ 518) | Mex$ 244 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,000 Franc (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 138 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,554 Franc (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 64 | + 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,278 Franc (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 23 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,467 Franc (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 37 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 25 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,843 Franc (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 77 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,411 Franc (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 47 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 Franc (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 27 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 25 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,903 Franc (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 264 | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,055 Franc (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 33 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 21 | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 49% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Senegal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 886,340 Franc (Mex$ 28,377) | Mex$ 18,976 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 12,807) | Mex$ 9,378 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (Mex$ 2,085) | Mex$ 1,092 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 12,807) | Mex$ 11,738 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Franc (Mex$ 6,403) | Mex$ 6,081 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (Mex$ 1,804) | Mex$ 849 | + 113% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,927 Franc (Mex$ 926) | Mex$ 402 | + 130% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,961 Franc (Mex$ 10,020) | Mex$ 7,356 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,510 Franc (Mex$ 2,418) | Mex$ 2,453 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 115 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 110 | - | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 19% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Senegal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,874 Franc (Mex$ 988) | Mex$ 906 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,864 Franc (Mex$ 828) | Mex$ 664 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,900 Franc (Mex$ 1,598) | Mex$ 1,592 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,262 Franc (Mex$ 1,705) | Mex$ 1,246 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Senegal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (Mex$ 540,181) | Mex$ 332,628 | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 752 Franc (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,172 Franc (Mex$ 294) | Mex$ 506 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 44% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Senegal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,154 Franc (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 85 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (Mex$ 234) | Mex$ 198 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 640) | Mex$ 587 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 79 | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 56 | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 58 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 30 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 32 | + 102% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 320) | Mex$ 229 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 39% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Senegal | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,051 Franc (Mex$ 674) | Mex$ 321 | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,022 Franc (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 157 | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (Mex$ 384) | Mex$ 742 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,921) | Mex$ 741 | + 159% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (Mex$ 256) | Mex$ 149 | + 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 82 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 42 | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Franc (Mex$ 14,407) | Mex$ 12,133 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (Mex$ 2.73) | Mex$ 2.74 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 960) | Mex$ 909 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 876 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 67 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 38% more expensive than in Mexico
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