Cost of living in Senegal compared to Netherlands
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 21% more expensive than in Netherlands | ||||
| Senegal | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,178 Franc (€25) | €15 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,000 Franc (€11) | €9 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,554 Franc (€5.42) | €4.24 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,278 Franc (€1.95) | €1.09 | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,467 Franc (€2.24) | €3.87 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (€2.29) | €2.47 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,843 Franc (€9) | €5.59 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,411 Franc (€2.15) | €2.80 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 Franc (€0.92) | €1.55 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (€1.53) | €1.30 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,903 Franc (€11) | €7 | + 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,055 Franc (€3.13) | €3.16 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (€1.53) | €1.41 | + 8% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 39% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Senegal | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 886,340 Franc (€1,352) | €2,058 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (€610) | €1,674 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (€99) | €214 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (€610) | €1,392 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Franc (€305) | €1,102 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (€86) | €128 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,927 Franc (€44) | €41 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,961 Franc (€477) | €369 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,510 Franc (€115) | €121 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (€8) | €14 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €16 | - | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 27% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Senegal | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,874 Franc (€47) | €91 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,864 Franc (€39) | €43 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,900 Franc (€76) | €98 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,262 Franc (€81) | €144 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 57% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Senegal | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (€25,737) | €29,216 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 752 Franc (€1.15) | €2.15 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,172 Franc (€14) | €76 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is about the same as in Netherlands | ||||
| Senegal | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,154 Franc (€6) | €3.40 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (€11) | €14 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (€31) | €56 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (€4.82) | €5.40 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (€3.81) | €3.38 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (€3.81) | €4.14 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (€3.05) | €1.71 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (€3.05) | €2.02 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (€15) | €24 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 19% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Senegal | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,051 Franc (€32) | €58 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,022 Franc (€9) | €24 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (€18) | €248 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Franc (€92) | €75 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (€12) | €12 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (€2.29) | €3.23 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,500 Franc (€3.81) | €4.99 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Franc (€686) | €549 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (€0.13) | €0.13 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (€46) | €42 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 876 Franc (€1.34) | €7 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 07, 2022.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 29% cheaper than in Netherlands
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