Cost of living in Senegal compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 74% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,737 Franc (₨1,711) | ₨588 | + 191% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,012 Franc (₨1,273) | ₨653 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,820 Franc (₨716) | ₨249 | + 187% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,183 Franc (₨300) | ₨110 | + 173% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,171 Franc (₨297) | ₨123 | + 143% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,059 Franc (₨269) | ₨116 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,000 Franc (₨762) | ₨492 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,569 Franc (₨398) | ₨180 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 919 Franc (₨233) | ₨46 | + 402% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 573 Franc (₨146) | ₨359 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (₨1,524) | ₨2,731 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,014 Franc (₨258) | ₨127 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 349 Franc (₨89) | ₨57 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 163% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 163% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,255,430 Franc (₨318,821) | ₨56,028 | + 469% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 804,984 Franc (₨204,429) | ₨35,811 | + 471% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,111 Franc (₨15,519) | ₨8,975 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (₨76,186) | ₨49,793 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (₨101,582) | ₨29,925 | + 239% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨8,086 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,075 Franc (₨4,844) | ₨2,480 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Franc (₨63,488) | ₨38,897 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (₨15,237) | ₨12,402 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (₨762) | ₨593 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨791 | - | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36,000 Franc (₨9,142) | ₨2,103 | + 335% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,996 Franc (₨5,840) | ₨3,538 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (₨15,237) | ₨6,562 | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000 Franc (₨12,698) | ₨5,556 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,949,500 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 638 Franc (₨162) | ₨112 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,014 Franc (₨1,781) | ₨1,909 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 112% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 112% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,389 Franc (₨353) | ₨311 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,807 Franc (₨1,221) | ₨401 | + 205% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 26,682 Franc (₨6,776) | ₨1,486 | + 356% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (₨305) | ₨514 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,322 Franc (₨590) | ₨301 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (₨508) | ₨305 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 948 Franc (₨241) | ₨190 | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,025 Franc (₨260) | ₨126 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,441 Franc (₨2,652) | ₨388 | + 583% | |
| Entertainment | + 78% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,032 Franc (₨2,548) | ₨1,486 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,536 Franc (₨1,406) | ₨1,191 | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (₨3,047) | ₨3,767 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,731 Franc (₨6,534) | ₨3,552 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,197 Franc (₨1,066) | ₨885 | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,172 Franc (₨552) | ₨327 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,455 Franc (₨370) | ₨393 | - 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 397,500 Franc (₨100,947) | ₨55,804 | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Franc (₨18) | ₨4.62 | + 292% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,424 Franc (₨8,234) | ₨4,010 | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 908 Franc (₨231) | ₨216 | + 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 81% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,058 prices entered by 474 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 81% more expensive than in Pakistan
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