Cost of living in Senegal compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 122% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,808 Franc (руб 1,073) | руб 406 | + 164% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc (руб 687) | руб 283 | + 143% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,152 Franc (руб 433) | руб 144 | + 201% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,184 Franc (руб 163) | руб 65 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,179 Franc (руб 162) | руб 88 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,483 Franc (руб 204) | руб 130 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,576 Franc (руб 354) | руб 333 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,672 Franc (руб 367) | руб 107 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 819 Franc (руб 113) | руб 34 | + 233% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 676 Franc (руб 93) | руб 66 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc (руб 206) | руб 593 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,090 Franc (руб 150) | руб 110 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 802 Franc (руб 110) | руб 29 | + 280% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 139% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,314,210 Franc (руб 180,533) | руб 68,217 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 661,190 Franc (руб 90,828) | руб 38,434 | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (руб 8,946) | руб 5,700 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 369,895 Franc (руб 50,813) | руб 32,389 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,859 Franc (руб 37,345) | руб 23,273 | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (руб 7,741) | руб 3,730 | + 108% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,927 Franc (руб 3,974) | руб 439 | + 805% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,961 Franc (руб 42,991) | руб 24,196 | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,510 Franc (руб 10,373) | руб 6,604 | + 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc (руб 1,030) | руб 413 | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 811 | - | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,874 Franc (руб 4,241) | руб 4,757 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,864 Franc (руб 3,553) | руб 2,535 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,900 Franc (руб 6,855) | руб 5,645 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,262 Franc (руб 7,317) | руб 6,989 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 37% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (руб 2,317,708) | руб 1,246,020 | + 86% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 752 Franc (руб 103) | руб 47 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,172 Franc (руб 1,260) | руб 1,609 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 105% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,597 Franc (руб 769) | руб 451 | + 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (руб 1,003) | руб 549 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,365 Franc (руб 3,072) | руб 1,290 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (руб 434) | руб 307 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,232 Franc (руб 444) | руб 183 | + 143% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,165 Franc (руб 435) | руб 213 | + 104% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,416 Franc (руб 194) | руб 81 | + 141% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,339 Franc (руб 184) | руб 100 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,699 Franc (руб 783) | руб 559 | + 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 62% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,051 Franc (руб 2,892) | руб 1,443 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,022 Franc (руб 827) | руб 580 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (руб 1,648) | руб 5,605 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 47,686 Franc (руб 6,551) | руб 3,345 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,452 Franc (руб 749) | руб 385 | + 94% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,858 Franc (руб 393) | руб 166 | + 136% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,903 Franc (руб 536) | руб 220 | + 143% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Franc (руб 61,817) | руб 35,616 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (руб 12) | руб 7 | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 28,407 Franc (руб 3,902) | руб 3,599 | + 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 910 Franc (руб 125) | руб 160 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 88% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,608 prices entered by 758 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 88% more expensive than in Russia
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