- Cost of Living
- Senegal
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Senegal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 35% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,873 Franc (4,943 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,960 Franc (3,114 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,151 Franc (1,978 ₦) | 928 ₦ | + 113% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,259 Franc (790 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (753 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,367 Franc (858 ₦) | 662 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,961 Franc (2,487 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,685 Franc (1,058 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,099 Franc (690 ₦) | 843 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 608 Franc (382 ₦) | 330 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (3,767 ₦) | 2,306 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,257 Franc (789 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 217 Franc (136 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 112% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,117,700 Franc (701,705 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 748,476 Franc (469,902 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,111 Franc (38,366 ₦) | 27,191 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 650,000 Franc (408,078 ₦) | 196,279 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 900,000 Franc (565,031 ₦) | 104,303 ₦ | + 442% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 34,595 Franc (21,719 ₦) | 13,539 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 28,881 Franc (18,132 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (125,562 ₦) | 111,992 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 59,811 Franc (37,550 ₦) | 35,539 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,142 Franc (1,973 ₦) | 1,244 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,304 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 14% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 25,000 Franc (15,695 ₦) | 6,498 ₦ | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,000 Franc (5,650 ₦) | 10,330 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (62,781 ₦) | 15,510 ₦ | + 305% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 28,860 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,470,950 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 648 Franc (407 ₦) | 153 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,000 Franc (19,462 ₦) | 12,095 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Franc (785 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,328 Franc (1,461 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc (15,695 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (753 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (1,570 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (1,256 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,017 Franc (638 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (942 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,908 Franc (7,476 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 369% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,162 Franc (5,752 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,333 Franc (5,232 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,363 Franc (10,901 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,500 Franc (2,825 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,244 Franc (1,409 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,347 Franc (845 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 47% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 397,500 Franc (249,555 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Franc (50 ₦) | 62 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (18,834 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 861 Franc (541 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,360 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 52% more expensive than in Nigeria
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