Cost of living in Senegal compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Senegal | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,969 Franc ($12) | $20 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,359 Franc ($12) | $11 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,750 Franc ($6) | $5.42 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,909 Franc ($3.23) | $1.05 | + 207% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc ($2.37) | $4.32 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,712 Franc ($2.89) | $4.43 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8,000 Franc ($14) | $7 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,651 Franc ($2.79) | $3.96 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc ($1.35) | $2.06 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 647 Franc ($1.09) | $3.25 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,705 Franc ($15) | $17 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,000 Franc ($1.69) | $2.84 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 423 Franc ($0.71) | $2.66 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Senegal | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,502,620 Franc ($2,539) | $2,910 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 836,041 Franc ($1,413) | $2,204 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 175,929 Franc ($297) | $218 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 845,364 Franc ($1,428) | $2,009 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 334,060 Franc ($564) | $1,534 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 83,158 Franc ($141) | $149 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 27,512 Franc ($46) | $62 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 300,000 Franc ($507) | $274 | + 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 50,000 Franc ($84) | $145 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $14 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $32 | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Senegal | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $57 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $54 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $99 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Franc ($93) | $137 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | + 162% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 162% 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 ($28,507) | $29,106 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 990 Franc ($1.67) | $0.97 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,000 Franc ($253) | $78 | + 226% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 37% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Senegal | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc ($5.07) | $9 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $25 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc ($34) | $158 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,294 Franc ($5.57) | $4.84 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,000 Franc ($5.07) | $6 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,474 Franc ($4.18) | $4.88 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc ($3.38) | $2.41 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,357 Franc ($12) | $29 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Senegal | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 24,326 Franc ($41) | $59 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $29 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $214 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 31,199 Franc ($53) | $99 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,085 Franc ($9) | $14 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,523 Franc ($4.26) | $5.76 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc ($1.69) | $7 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $507 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc ($0.08) | $0.66 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 35,023 Franc ($59) | $64 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 933 Franc ($1.58) | $10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,436 prices entered by 2,186 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 13, 2024.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 10% more expensive than in United States
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