Cost of living in Senegal compared to Poland
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| Food | + 125% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 125% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Senegal | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,178 Franc (115 zł) | 32 zł | + 262% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,000 Franc (50 zł) | 21 zł | + 138% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,554 Franc (25 zł) | 11 zł | + 124% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,278 Franc (9 zł) | 3.44 zł | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,467 Franc (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (11 zł) | 11 zł | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,843 Franc (42 zł) | 13 zł | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,411 Franc (10 zł) | 3.87 zł | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 Franc (4.28 zł) | 3.18 zł | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (7 zł) | 3.53 zł | + 102% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,903 Franc (49 zł) | 26 zł | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,055 Franc (15 zł) | 7 zł | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (7 zł) | 3.14 zł | + 127% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 40% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Senegal | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 886,340 Franc (6,320 zł) | 4,055 zł | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (2,852 zł) | 3,268 zł | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (464 zł) | 569 zł | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (2,852 zł) | 2,730 zł | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Franc (1,426 zł) | 2,044 zł | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (402 zł) | 364 zł | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,927 Franc (206 zł) | 51 zł | + 305% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,961 Franc (2,231 zł) | 1,527 zł | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,510 Franc (538 zł) | 426 zł | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (36 zł) | 39 zł | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 30 zł | - | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is about the same as in Poland | ||||
| Senegal | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,874 Franc (220 zł) | 325 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,864 Franc (184 zł) | 161 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,900 Franc (356 zł) | 294 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,262 Franc (380 zł) | 366 zł | + 4% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 13% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Senegal | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (120,301 zł) | 96,821 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 752 Franc (5.36 zł) | 7 zł | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,172 Franc (65 zł) | 119 zł | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 42% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Senegal | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,154 Franc (30 zł) | 19 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (52 zł) | 44 zł | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (143 zł) | 168 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (18 zł) | 15 zł | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (14 zł) | 4.48 zł | + 219% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (14 zł) | 8 zł | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc (71 zł) | 46 zł | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 82% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Senegal | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,051 Franc (150 zł) | 79 zł | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,022 Franc (43 zł) | 50 zł | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (86 zł) | 170 zł | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Franc (428 zł) | 144 zł | + 198% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc (57 zł) | 25 zł | + 129% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (11 zł) | 14 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,500 Franc (18 zł) | 11 zł | + 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Franc (3,209 zł) | 1,843 zł | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (0.61 zł) | 0.21 zł | + 186% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (214 zł) | 114 zł | + 88% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 876 Franc (6 zł) | 17 zł | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Senegal is 44% more expensive than in Poland
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