Cost of living in Senegal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,808 Franc (5,493 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 165% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (3,518 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,152 Franc (2,217 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,184 Franc (833 ₦) | 752 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,179 Franc (830 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,483 Franc (1,043 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,576 Franc (1,813 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,672 Franc (1,880 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 819 Franc (576 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 676 Franc (475 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (1,055 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,090 Franc (767 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 151% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 802 Franc (564 ₦) | 361 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 101% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,314,210 Franc (924,621 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 661,190 Franc (465,185 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (45,816 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 369,895 Franc (260,242 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,859 Franc (191,268 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (39,648 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,927 Franc (20,352 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,961 Franc (220,186 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 193% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,510 Franc (53,125 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (5,277 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 312% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 85% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 85% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,874 Franc (21,722 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 227% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,864 Franc (18,197 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,900 Franc (35,107 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,262 Franc (37,473 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (11,870,406 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 752 Franc (529 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 266% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,172 Franc (6,453 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 84% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,597 Franc (3,937 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (5,137 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,365 Franc (15,735 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (2,223 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,232 Franc (2,274 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,165 Franc (2,227 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,416 Franc (996 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,339 Franc (942 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,699 Franc (4,010 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 62% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,051 Franc (14,811 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 154% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,022 Franc (4,237 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (8,443 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 47,686 Franc (33,550 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,452 Franc (3,835 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,858 Franc (2,011 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,903 Franc (2,746 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 437% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Franc (316,600 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 94% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (60 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 28,407 Franc (19,986 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 910 Franc (640 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 63% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 804 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria
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