Cost of living in Senegal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 25% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Senegal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,274 Franc (4,744 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,500 Franc (3,402 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,166 Franc (3,150 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | + 110% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,897 Franc (1,434 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (1,075 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,200 Franc (907 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (3,024 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,468 Franc (1,866 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 945 Franc (715 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 647 Franc (489 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Franc (3,402 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (1,134 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 Franc (454 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Senegal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc (1,134,165 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc (604,888 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (49,238 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 900,000 Franc (680,499 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (302,444 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (42,609 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Franc (22,683 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 190,000 Franc (143,661 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Franc (71,830 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,166 Franc (3,150 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 160% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 160% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Senegal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (37,806 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 347% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (34,025 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 177% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (45,367 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Franc (41,586 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 336% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 336% 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 (12,757,092 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,039 Franc (786 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 207% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc (113,417 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | + 488% | |
| Personal Care | + 116% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 116% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Senegal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (2,268 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 493% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (5,520 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (15,122 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (2,389 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,847 Franc (2,153 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,944 Franc (1,470 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Franc (3,024 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 365% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (1,512 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 128% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,872 Franc (8,220 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 386% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 99% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Senegal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,370 Franc (16,158 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,000 Franc (10,586 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (9,073 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,580 Franc (28,415 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,726 Franc (3,573 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,242 Franc (1,695 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,222 Franc (1,680 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 236% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 750,000 Franc (567,083 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 313% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (65 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 172% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (22,683 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 709 Franc (536 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 113% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 390 prices entered by 53 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 113% more expensive than in Nigeria
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