Cost of living in Senegal compared to United States
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,737 Franc ($11) | $14 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,012 Franc ($8) | $8 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,820 Franc ($4.66) | $4.34 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,183 Franc ($1.96) | $0.87 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,171 Franc ($1.94) | $3.01 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,059 Franc ($1.75) | $4.09 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,000 Franc ($4.96) | $6 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,569 Franc ($2.60) | $3.37 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 919 Franc ($1.52) | $1.72 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 573 Franc ($0.95) | $3.24 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc ($10) | $15 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,014 Franc ($1.68) | $1.92 | - 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 349 Franc ($0.58) | $2.07 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,255,430 Franc ($2,077) | $2,232 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 804,984 Franc ($1,332) | $1,604 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,111 Franc ($101) | $179 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc ($496) | $1,609 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 400,000 Franc ($662) | $1,137 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $117 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 19,075 Franc ($32) | $48 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 250,000 Franc ($414) | $299 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc ($99) | $120 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc ($4.96) | $11 | - 54% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $23 | - | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 6% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 36,000 Franc ($60) | $49 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 22,996 Franc ($38) | $44 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc ($99) | $87 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 50,000 Franc ($83) | $113 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 54% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,926 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 638 Franc ($1.06) | $0.77 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 7,014 Franc ($12) | $80 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,389 Franc ($2.30) | $7 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,807 Franc ($8) | $20 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 26,682 Franc ($44) | $110 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc ($1.99) | $7 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,322 Franc ($3.84) | $3.50 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc ($3.31) | $4.98 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 948 Franc ($1.57) | $3.55 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,025 Franc ($1.70) | $1.84 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 10,441 Franc ($17) | $22 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 39% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,032 Franc ($17) | $45 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,536 Franc ($9) | $24 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc ($20) | $221 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,731 Franc ($43) | $75 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,197 Franc ($7) | $12 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,172 Franc ($3.59) | $4.81 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,455 Franc ($2.41) | $5.83 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 397,500 Franc ($658) | $404 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Franc ($0.12) | $0.19 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,424 Franc ($54) | $54 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 908 Franc ($1.50) | $8 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 51,310 prices entered by 6,483 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 17, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Senegal is 37% cheaper than in United States
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