Cost of living in Senegal compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 159% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 159% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,808 Franc (₨2,274) | ₨477 | + 377% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (₨1,456) | ₨617 | + 136% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,152 Franc (₨918) | ₨253 | + 263% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,184 Franc (₨345) | ₨111 | + 211% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,179 Franc (₨343) | ₨146 | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,483 Franc (₨432) | ₨85 | + 406% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,576 Franc (₨750) | ₨736 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,672 Franc (₨778) | ₨147 | + 428% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 819 Franc (₨239) | ₨52 | + 362% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 676 Franc (₨197) | ₨285 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (₨437) | ₨1,607 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,090 Franc (₨318) | ₨133 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 802 Franc (₨234) | ₨80 | + 191% | |
| Housing | + 209% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 209% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,314,210 Franc (₨382,761) | ₨65,208 | + 487% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 661,190 Franc (₨192,570) | ₨40,675 | + 373% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (₨18,966) | ₨11,662 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 369,895 Franc (₨107,731) | ₨44,902 | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,859 Franc (₨79,178) | ₨32,659 | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (₨16,413) | ₨8,932 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,927 Franc (₨8,425) | ₨2,572 | + 228% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,961 Franc (₨91,149) | ₨44,098 | + 107% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,510 Franc (₨21,992) | ₨23,617 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (₨2,184) | ₨667 | + 227% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨516 | - | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 68% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,874 Franc (₨8,992) | ₨3,054 | + 194% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,864 Franc (₨7,533) | ₨5,408 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,900 Franc (₨14,533) | ₨8,399 | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,262 Franc (₨15,512) | ₨5,912 | + 162% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (₨4,913,939) | ₨2,463,580 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 752 Franc (₨219) | ₨107 | + 104% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,172 Franc (₨2,671) | ₨2,108 | + 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 187% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 187% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,597 Franc (₨1,630) | ₨260 | + 527% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (₨2,126) | ₨616 | + 245% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,365 Franc (₨6,514) | ₨1,831 | + 256% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (₨920) | ₨463 | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,232 Franc (₨941) | ₨350 | + 169% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,165 Franc (₨922) | ₨441 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,416 Franc (₨412) | ₨189 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,339 Franc (₨390) | ₨169 | + 131% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,699 Franc (₨1,660) | ₨480 | + 246% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 91% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,051 Franc (₨6,131) | ₨1,849 | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,022 Franc (₨1,754) | ₨1,458 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (₨3,495) | ₨2,679 | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 47,686 Franc (₨13,889) | ₨3,680 | + 277% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,452 Franc (₨1,588) | ₨850 | + 87% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,858 Franc (₨832) | ₨437 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,903 Franc (₨1,137) | ₨435 | + 161% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Franc (₨131,062) | ₨58,894 | + 123% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (₨25) | ₨39 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 28,407 Franc (₨8,274) | ₨4,106 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 910 Franc (₨265) | ₨267 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,931 prices entered by 472 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 135% more expensive than in Pakistan
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