- Cost of Living
- Senegal
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Senegal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 36% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,873 Franc (4,993 ₦) | 2,384 ₦ | + 109% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,960 Franc (3,145 ₦) | 2,064 ₦ | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,151 Franc (1,998 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,259 Franc (798 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (761 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,367 Franc (867 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,961 Franc (2,512 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,685 Franc (1,068 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,099 Franc (697 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 608 Franc (386 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (3,805 ₦) | 2,416 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,257 Franc (797 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 217 Franc (137 ₦) | 373 ₦ | - 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 (708,793 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 748,476 Franc (474,649 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,111 Franc (38,754 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 650,000 Franc (412,200 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 900,000 Franc (570,738 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | + 353% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 34,595 Franc (21,938 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 28,881 Franc (18,315 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 202% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (126,831 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 59,811 Franc (37,930 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,142 Franc (1,993 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,488 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 25,000 Franc (15,854 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,000 Franc (5,707 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (63,415 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 292% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 27,800 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 55% 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 (411 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 166% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,000 Franc (19,659 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 47% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Franc (793 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,328 Franc (1,476 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc (15,854 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 122% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (761 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (1,585 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (1,268 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,017 Franc (645 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc (951 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,908 Franc (7,551 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 412% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,162 Franc (5,810 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,333 Franc (5,285 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 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 (11,011 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,500 Franc (2,854 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,244 Franc (1,423 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,347 Franc (854 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 397,500 Franc (252,076 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Franc (51 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (19,025 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 861 Franc (546 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 16% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,451 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria
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