Cost of living in Senegal compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 52% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,737 Franc (руб 711) | руб 380 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,012 Franc (руб 529) | руб 256 | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,820 Franc (руб 297) | руб 141 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,183 Franc (руб 125) | руб 67 | + 87% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,171 Franc (руб 124) | руб 87 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,059 Franc (руб 112) | руб 150 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,000 Franc (руб 316) | руб 320 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,569 Franc (руб 165) | руб 95 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 919 Franc (руб 97) | руб 33 | + 196% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 573 Franc (руб 60) | руб 61 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc (руб 633) | руб 530 | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,014 Franc (руб 107) | руб 94 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 349 Franc (руб 37) | руб 32 | + 17% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 51% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,255,430 Franc (руб 132,412) | руб 74,632 | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 804,984 Franc (руб 84,903) | руб 43,484 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,111 Franc (руб 6,445) | руб 6,636 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (руб 31,641) | руб 39,395 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (руб 42,189) | руб 25,004 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | руб 4,110 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,075 Franc (руб 2,012) | руб 417 | + 383% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Franc (руб 26,368) | руб 24,777 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (руб 6,328) | руб 5,517 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (руб 316) | руб 430 | - 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 724 | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 19% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36,000 Franc (руб 3,797) | руб 5,782 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,996 Franc (руб 2,425) | руб 2,885 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (руб 6,328) | руб 5,928 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000 Franc (руб 5,274) | руб 6,846 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 20% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,412,860 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 638 Franc (руб 67) | руб 45 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,014 Franc (руб 740) | руб 1,906 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 22% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,389 Franc (руб 147) | руб 502 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,807 Franc (руб 507) | руб 585 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 26,682 Franc (руб 2,814) | руб 1,351 | + 108% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (руб 127) | руб 238 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,322 Franc (руб 245) | руб 155 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (руб 211) | руб 198 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 948 Franc (руб 100) | руб 69 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,025 Franc (руб 108) | руб 98 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,441 Franc (руб 1,101) | руб 603 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,032 Franc (руб 1,058) | руб 1,770 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,536 Franc (руб 584) | руб 610 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (руб 1,266) | руб 6,547 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,731 Franc (руб 2,714) | руб 3,282 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,197 Franc (руб 443) | руб 431 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,172 Franc (руб 229) | руб 218 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,455 Franc (руб 153) | руб 241 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 397,500 Franc (руб 41,925) | руб 30,673 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Franc (руб 8) | руб 2.68 | + 181% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,424 Franc (руб 3,420) | руб 3,340 | + 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 908 Franc (руб 96) | руб 150 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,412 prices entered by 469 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 17% more expensive than in Russia
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