- Cost of Living
- Senegal
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Senegal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,121 Franc (6,583 ₦) | 2,460 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,960 Franc (3,226 ₦) | 1,906 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,949 Franc (1,918 ₦) | 1,007 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,197 Franc (778 ₦) | 832 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (780 ₦) | 593 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,367 Franc (889 ₦) | 662 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,961 Franc (2,577 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,258 Franc (818 ₦) | 1,193 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,140 Franc (741 ₦) | 845 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 573 Franc (372 ₦) | 345 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (3,902 ₦) | 2,404 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,257 Franc (817 ₦) | 380 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 217 Franc (141 ₦) | 369 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 127% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,117,700 Franc (726,964 ₦) | 332,937 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 748,476 Franc (486,817 ₦) | 203,059 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,111 Franc (39,747 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 650,000 Franc (422,767 ₦) | 216,517 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 900,000 Franc (585,370 ₦) | 119,786 ₦ | + 389% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 34,595 Franc (22,501 ₦) | 17,516 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 28,881 Franc (18,785 ₦) | 5,493 ₦ | + 242% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (130,082 ₦) | 117,048 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 59,811 Franc (38,902 ₦) | 38,623 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,142 Franc (2,044 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,491 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 25,000 Franc (16,260 ₦) | 6,183 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,000 Franc (5,854 ₦) | 9,445 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (65,041 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 302% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 26,338 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 50% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 6,199,200 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 666 Franc (433 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,000 Franc (20,163 ₦) | 11,380 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 32% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Franc (813 ₦) | 1,672 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,328 Franc (1,514 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 18,888 Franc (12,285 ₦) | 7,629 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (780 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,987 Franc (1,292 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (1,301 ₦) | 1,483 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,270 Franc (826 ₦) | 417 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 865 Franc (562 ₦) | 439 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,908 Franc (7,745 ₦) | 1,439 ₦ | + 438% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,878 Franc (5,124 ₦) | 5,811 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,333 Franc (5,420 ₦) | 3,170 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 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 | 16,093 Franc (10,467 ₦) | 16,701 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,500 Franc (2,927 ₦) | 2,468 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,244 Franc (1,460 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,347 Franc (876 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 397,500 Franc (258,538 ₦) | 231,505 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Franc (52 ₦) | 28 ₦ | + 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (19,512 ₦) | 14,221 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 861 Franc (560 ₦) | 453 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 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 1,479 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 63% more expensive than in Nigeria
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