- Cost of Living
- Senegal
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Senegal compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 21% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,873 Franc ($14) | $14 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,960 Franc ($9) | $8 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,151 Franc ($5.44) | $4.57 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,259 Franc ($2.17) | $0.89 | + 144% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc ($2.07) | $3.17 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,367 Franc ($2.36) | $4.04 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,961 Franc ($7) | $6 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,685 Franc ($2.91) | $3.33 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,099 Franc ($1.90) | $1.59 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 608 Franc ($1.05) | $3.38 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,000 Franc ($10) | $15 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,257 Franc ($2.17) | $1.92 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 217 Franc ($0.37) | $2.13 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,117,700 Franc ($1,931) | $2,035 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 748,476 Franc ($1,293) | $1,571 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 61,111 Franc ($106) | $178 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 650,000 Franc ($1,123) | $1,574 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 900,000 Franc ($1,555) | $1,124 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 34,595 Franc ($60) | $123 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 28,881 Franc ($50) | $48 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 200,000 Franc ($346) | $334 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 59,811 Franc ($103) | $118 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,142 Franc ($5.43) | $11 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 25,000 Franc ($43) | $47 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 9,000 Franc ($16) | $45 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 100,000 Franc ($173) | $85 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $115 | - | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 22% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,272 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 648 Franc ($1.12) | $0.77 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 31,000 Franc ($54) | $85 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 46% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,250 Franc ($2.16) | $7 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,328 Franc ($4.02) | $19 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 25,000 Franc ($43) | $111 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc ($2.07) | $7 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc ($4.32) | $3.51 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc ($3.46) | $5.09 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,017 Franc ($1.76) | $3.44 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,500 Franc ($2.59) | $1.86 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 11,908 Franc ($21) | $20 | + 0% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 9,162 Franc ($16) | $45 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,333 Franc ($14) | $25 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $173 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 17,363 Franc ($30) | $79 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,500 Franc ($8) | $12 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,244 Franc ($3.88) | $4.87 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,347 Franc ($2.33) | $5.88 | - 60% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 397,500 Franc ($687) | $427 | + 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 80 Franc ($0.14) | $0.34 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc ($52) | $53 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 861 Franc ($1.49) | $8 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 92,872 prices entered by 13,666 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Senegal is 22% cheaper than in United States
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