Cost of living in Senegal compared to United States
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Senegal | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,274 Franc ($10) | $19 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,500 Franc ($7) | $10 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,166 Franc ($7) | $5.93 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,897 Franc ($3.09) | $1.09 | + 184% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc ($2.31) | $4.92 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,200 Franc ($1.95) | $4.81 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc ($7) | $7 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,468 Franc ($4.02) | $4.67 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 945 Franc ($1.54) | $2.52 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 647 Franc ($1.05) | $3.12 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Franc ($7) | $16 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc ($2.44) | $2.74 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 Franc ($0.98) | $3.05 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Senegal | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,500,000 Franc ($2,441) | $2,875 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 800,000 Franc ($1,302) | $2,210 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc ($106) | $219 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 900,000 Franc ($1,465) | $1,960 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc ($651) | $1,472 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc ($92) | $149 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Franc ($49) | $63 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 190,000 Franc ($309) | $295 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Franc ($155) | $136 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,166 Franc ($7) | $14 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $31 | - | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 41% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Senegal | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc ($81) | $54 | + 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc ($73) | $45 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc ($98) | $93 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Franc ($90) | $121 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 140% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 140% more expensive 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 ($27,458) | $27,744 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,039 Franc ($1.69) | $1.06 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc ($244) | $82 | + 196% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 35% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Senegal | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc ($4.88) | $8 | - 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc ($12) | $21 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc ($33) | $139 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc ($5.14) | $8 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,847 Franc ($4.63) | $4.85 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,944 Franc ($3.16) | $6 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4,000 Franc ($7) | $4.78 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc ($3.25) | $2.24 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,872 Franc ($18) | $28 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Senegal | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,370 Franc ($35) | $55 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,000 Franc ($23) | $28 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc ($20) | $200 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 37,580 Franc ($61) | $89 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,726 Franc ($8) | $13 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,242 Franc ($3.65) | $5.23 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,222 Franc ($3.62) | $6 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 750,000 Franc ($1,221) | $554 | + 120% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc ($0.14) | $0.20 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc ($49) | $59 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 709 Franc ($1.15) | $10 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 22,008 prices entered by 2,816 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 12% more expensive than in United States
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