Cost of living in Senegal compared to Russia
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| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 85% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Senegal | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,919 Franc (руб 904) | руб 595 | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,319 Franc (руб 660) | руб 409 | + 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,166 Franc (руб 636) | руб 187 | + 240% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,897 Franc (руб 290) | руб 85 | + 240% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (руб 214) | руб 115 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,922 Franc (руб 293) | руб 189 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (руб 611) | руб 440 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,704 Franc (руб 260) | руб 107 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 945 Franc (руб 144) | руб 46 | + 217% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 647 Franc (руб 99) | руб 82 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,705 Franc (руб 1,329) | руб 663 | + 101% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (руб 229) | руб 153 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (руб 31) | руб 41 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 119% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 119% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Senegal | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,216,080 Franc (руб 185,678) | руб 91,171 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 743,216 Franc (руб 113,478) | руб 52,176 | + 117% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Franc (руб 7,634) | руб 8,925 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 900,000 Franc (руб 137,417) | руб 47,652 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc (руб 61,074) | руб 26,997 | + 126% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (руб 8,604) | руб 4,733 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,197 Franc (руб 4,153) | руб 512 | + 712% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 190,000 Franc (руб 29,010) | руб 23,636 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Franc (руб 14,505) | руб 8,252 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,166 Franc (руб 636) | руб 606 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 961 | - | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 61% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Senegal | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (руб 7,634) | руб 5,605 | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (руб 6,871) | руб 3,324 | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (руб 9,161) | руб 7,383 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Franc (руб 8,398) | руб 9,515 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 434% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 434% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Senegal | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (руб 2,576,110) | руб 2,617,320 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,039 Franc (руб 159) | руб 52 | + 203% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc (руб 22,903) | руб 2,178 | + 952% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 65% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Senegal | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (руб 458) | руб 579 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (руб 1,115) | руб 627 | + 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (руб 3,054) | руб 2,017 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (руб 482) | руб 474 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,125 Franc (руб 477) | руб 270 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (руб 458) | руб 309 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,196 Franc (руб 335) | руб 118 | + 184% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (руб 305) | руб 147 | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,677 Franc (руб 1,325) | руб 666 | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 59% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Senegal | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 19,940 Franc (руб 3,045) | руб 1,790 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,000 Franc (руб 2,138) | руб 688 | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (руб 1,832) | руб 6,393 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 32,566 Franc (руб 4,972) | руб 4,245 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,248 Franc (руб 801) | руб 484 | + 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,547 Franc (руб 389) | руб 213 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,222 Franc (руб 339) | руб 249 | + 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 750,000 Franc (руб 114,514) | руб 68,859 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (руб 13) | руб 2.45 | + 431% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (руб 4,581) | руб 3,843 | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 732 Franc (руб 112) | руб 271 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 183% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 4,054 prices entered by 366 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 183% more expensive than in Russia
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