Cost of living in Senegal compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 132% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 132% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Senegal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,969 Franc (₨3,217) | ₨802 | + 301% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,359 Franc (₨3,398) | ₨1,160 | + 193% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Franc (₨1,731) | ₨585 | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,872 Franc (₨864) | ₨227 | + 281% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (₨646) | ₨309 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,712 Franc (₨790) | ₨158 | + 399% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc (₨3,694) | ₨977 | + 278% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,651 Franc (₨762) | ₨266 | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (₨369) | ₨103 | + 260% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 647 Franc (₨299) | ₨630 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,705 Franc (₨4,019) | ₨2,786 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Franc (₨462) | ₨243 | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 423 Franc (₨195) | ₨146 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 316% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 316% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Senegal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,502,620 Franc (₨693,755) | ₨93,306 | + 644% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836,041 Franc (₨385,998) | ₨55,839 | + 591% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 175,929 Franc (₨81,226) | ₨20,080 | + 305% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 845,364 Franc (₨390,302) | ₨79,128 | + 393% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 334,060 Franc (₨154,234) | ₨39,248 | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,158 Franc (₨38,394) | ₨16,807 | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,512 Franc (₨12,702) | ₨2,605 | + 388% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc (₨138,509) | ₨61,383 | + 126% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc (₨23,085) | ₨29,384 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨1,214 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨2,976 | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Senegal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨4,498 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨9,724 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,486 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Franc (₨25,393) | ₨13,517 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 732% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 732% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Senegal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (₨7,789,750) | ₨2,800,000 | + 178% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 990 Franc (₨457) | ₨272 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc (₨69,255) | ₨3,752 | + 1746% | |
| Personal Care | + 148% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 148% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Senegal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (₨1,385) | ₨230 | + 503% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨838 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 35,000 Franc (₨16,159) | ₨3,307 | + 389% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨1,222 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,294 Franc (₨1,521) | ₨649 | + 134% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (₨1,385) | ₨557 | + 148% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,474 Franc (₨1,142) | ₨396 | + 188% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (₨923) | ₨217 | + 325% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,357 Franc (₨3,397) | ₨495 | + 586% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 35% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Senegal | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,326 Franc (₨11,231) | ₨3,859 | + 191% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc (₨2,308) | ₨1,827 | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 42,165 Franc (₨19,468) | ₨8,435 | + 131% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,085 Franc (₨2,348) | ₨2,877 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,523 Franc (₨1,165) | ₨566 | + 106% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (₨462) | ₨836 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨149,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (₨23) | ₨255 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 29,120 Franc (₨13,445) | ₨5,305 | + 153% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 925 Franc (₨427) | ₨637 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | + 195% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 916 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2025.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 195% more expensive than in Pakistan
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