Cost of living in Senegal compared to United States
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| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Senegal | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 16,178 Franc ($26) | $17 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,000 Franc ($11) | $9 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,554 Franc ($5.65) | $5.06 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,278 Franc ($2.03) | $0.99 | + 105% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,467 Franc ($2.33) | $3.33 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc ($2.38) | $4.44 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 5,843 Franc ($9) | $7 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,411 Franc ($2.24) | $3.92 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 600 Franc ($0.95) | $1.94 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc ($1.59) | $3.35 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,903 Franc ($11) | $16 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,055 Franc ($3.26) | $2.26 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc ($1.59) | $2.45 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Senegal | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 886,340 Franc ($1,408) | $2,514 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc ($635) | $1,957 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc ($103) | $205 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc ($635) | $1,777 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Franc ($318) | $1,349 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc ($90) | $139 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,927 Franc ($46) | $57 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,961 Franc ($497) | $303 | + 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,510 Franc ($120) | $134 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $12 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $26 | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Senegal | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,874 Franc ($49) | $51 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,864 Franc ($41) | $46 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,900 Franc ($79) | $92 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,262 Franc ($85) | $120 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Senegal | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc ($26,802) | $25,233 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 752 Franc ($1.19) | $1.06 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,172 Franc ($15) | $77 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Senegal | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,154 Franc ($7) | $7 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc ($12) | $19 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc ($32) | $125 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc ($5.02) | $7 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc ($3.97) | $4.17 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc ($3.97) | $5.50 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc ($3.18) | $4.18 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc ($3.18) | $2.05 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,000 Franc ($16) | $25 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 20% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Senegal | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,051 Franc ($33) | $49 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,022 Franc ($10) | $27 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc ($19) | $192 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 60,000 Franc ($95) | $83 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 8,000 Franc ($13) | $13 | - 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc ($2.38) | $5.17 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,500 Franc ($3.97) | $6 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Franc ($715) | $499 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc ($0.14) | $0.17 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc ($48) | $52 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 876 Franc ($1.39) | $9 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 35% cheaper than in United States
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