Cost of living in Senegal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,737 Franc (4,034 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,012 Franc (3,002 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,820 Franc (1,689 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,183 Franc (708 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,171 Franc (701 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,059 Franc (634 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,000 Franc (1,797 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,569 Franc (939 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 919 Franc (550 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 573 Franc (343 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (3,593 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,014 Franc (607 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 349 Franc (209 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,255,430 Franc (751,798 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 804,984 Franc (482,054 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,111 Franc (36,596 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (179,651 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (239,535 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 12,211 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,075 Franc (11,423 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Franc (149,709 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (35,930 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (1,797 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,192 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 61% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36,000 Franc (21,558 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,996 Franc (13,771 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (35,930 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 152% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000 Franc (29,942 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 33% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,792,100 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 638 Franc (382 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 159% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,014 Franc (4,200 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,389 Franc (832 ₦) | 969 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,807 Franc (2,879 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 26,682 Franc (15,978 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (719 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,322 Franc (1,390 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (1,198 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 948 Franc (568 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,025 Franc (614 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,441 Franc (6,253 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,032 Franc (6,007 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,536 Franc (3,315 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (7,186 ₦) | 16,149 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,731 Franc (15,408 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,197 Franc (2,513 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,172 Franc (1,301 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,455 Franc (872 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 397,500 Franc (238,038 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 249% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Franc (43 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,424 Franc (19,417 ₦) | 15,931 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 908 Franc (544 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 17% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,147 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria
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