Cost of living in Senegal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Senegal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,178 Franc (10,962 ₦) | 2,153 ₦ | + 409% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,000 Franc (4,743 ₦) | 2,817 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,554 Franc (2,408 ₦) | 2,363 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,278 Franc (866 ₦) | 1,015 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,467 Franc (994 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (1,016 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,843 Franc (3,959 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,411 Franc (956 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 Franc (407 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (678 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,903 Franc (4,677 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,055 Franc (1,392 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (678 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Senegal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 886,340 Franc (600,534 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (271,018 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (44,122 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (271,018 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Franc (135,509 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (38,182 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 399% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,927 Franc (19,600 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,961 Franc (212,045 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,510 Franc (51,161 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (3,388 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 18% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Senegal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,874 Franc (20,919 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,864 Franc (17,524 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,900 Franc (33,809 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,262 Franc (36,087 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Senegal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (11,431,523 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 752 Franc (509 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 179% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,172 Franc (6,214 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 86% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Senegal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,154 Franc (2,815 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 435% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (4,947 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 177% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (13,551 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (2,141 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (1,694 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (1,694 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (1,355 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (1,355 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (6,775 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 315% | |
| Entertainment | + 87% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Senegal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,051 Franc (14,263 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 168% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,022 Franc (4,080 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (8,131 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Franc (40,653 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 312% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (5,420 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 459% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (1,016 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,500 Franc (1,694 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 192% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Franc (304,895 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (58 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (20,326 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 876 Franc (594 ₦) | 528 ₦ | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 317 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria
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