- Cost of Living
- Senegal
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Senegal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 9,546 Franc (6,089 ₦) | 2,482 ₦ | + 145% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,606 Franc (2,300 ₦) | 1,930 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,949 Franc (1,881 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,186 Franc (757 ₦) | 807 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (765 ₦) | 607 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 839 Franc (535 ₦) | 648 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,961 Franc (2,526 ₦) | 2,082 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,055 Franc (673 ₦) | 1,139 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 753 Franc (480 ₦) | 830 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 554 Franc (353 ₦) | 346 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,631 Franc (1,678 ₦) | 2,511 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,257 Franc (802 ₦) | 401 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 249 Franc (159 ₦) | 366 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 154% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 154% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,266,670 Franc (807,857 ₦) | 319,343 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 811,111 Franc (517,310 ₦) | 197,775 ₦ | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Franc (31,889 ₦) | 27,056 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 650,000 Franc (414,557 ₦) | 217,594 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 900,000 Franc (574,002 ₦) | 124,903 ₦ | + 360% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 34,595 Franc (22,064 ₦) | 23,350 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 50,000 Franc (31,889 ₦) | 6,833 ₦ | + 367% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc (127,556 ₦) | 128,664 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 59,811 Franc (38,146 ₦) | 37,311 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,142 Franc (2,004 ₦) | 1,700 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,313 Franc (837 ₦) | 1,391 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 25,000 Franc (15,945 ₦) | 6,567 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,000 Franc (5,740 ₦) | 8,639 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc (63,778 ₦) | 16,854 ₦ | + 278% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 25,764 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 4,706,360 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 653 Franc (417 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,000 Franc (19,771 ₦) | 9,966 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Franc (797 ₦) | 1,289 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,328 Franc (1,484 ₦) | 2,226 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 18,888 Franc (12,046 ₦) | 7,565 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (765 ₦) | 1,578 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,987 Franc (1,267 ₦) | 990 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (1,276 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,270 Franc (810 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 865 Franc (552 ₦) | 434 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 9,280 Franc (5,918 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | + 357% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 7,878 Franc (5,024 ₦) | 5,974 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,333 Franc (5,315 ₦) | 3,112 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 21,756 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 12,966 Franc (8,269 ₦) | 16,884 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,500 Franc (2,870 ₦) | 2,462 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,500 Franc (1,594 ₦) | 1,630 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,366 Franc (871 ₦) | 502 ₦ | + 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 397,500 Franc (253,518 ₦) | 246,077 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 110 Franc (70 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,273 Franc (19,945 ₦) | 14,558 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 762 Franc (486 ₦) | 427 ₦ | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 65% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,474 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 65% more expensive than in Nigeria
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