Cost of living in Senegal compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 140% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 140% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Senegal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,969 Franc (18,911 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,359 Franc (19,970 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | + 370% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Franc (10,177 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 217% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,872 Franc (5,081 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 344% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (3,799 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,712 Franc (4,646 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 211% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (21,710 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 266% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,651 Franc (4,480 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (2,171 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 647 Franc (1,755 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,000 Franc (18,997 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | + 98% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Franc (2,714 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 423 Franc (1,147 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 87% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Senegal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,502,620 Franc (4,077,815 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836,041 Franc (2,268,851 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 175,929 Franc (477,437 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 210% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 845,364 Franc (2,294,151 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 334,060 Franc (906,573 ₦) | 754,176 ₦ | + 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,158 Franc (225,674 ₦) | 240,561 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,512 Franc (74,661 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 160% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc (814,141 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (135,690 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 2,193 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,985 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Senegal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 17,024 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 15,682 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 45,968 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Franc (149,259 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 199% | |
| Transportation | + 733% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 733% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Senegal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (45,787,286 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 816% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 990 Franc (2,687 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 160% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc (407,070 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | + 1080% | |
| Personal Care | + 164% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 164% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Senegal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (8,141 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,768 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 35,000 Franc (94,983 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 439% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 4,474 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,294 Franc (8,940 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 411% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (8,141 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,474 Franc (6,714 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (5,428 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 306% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,357 Franc (19,966 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 450% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 45% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Senegal | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,326 Franc (66,017 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (13,569 ₦) | 11,069 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 42,165 Franc (114,429 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 172% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,085 Franc (13,801 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,523 Franc (6,846 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (2,714 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (136 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 29,120 Franc (79,026 ₦) | 34,159 ₦ | + 131% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 925 Franc (2,511 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | + 197% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 240 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 29, 2025.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 197% more expensive than in Nigeria
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