Cost of living in Senegal compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,808 Franc ($14) | $15 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,000 Franc ($9) | $8 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,152 Franc ($5.78) | $4.24 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,184 Franc ($2.17) | $0.88 | + 148% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,179 Franc ($2.16) | $2.89 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,483 Franc ($2.72) | $4.17 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,576 Franc ($4.72) | $6 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,672 Franc ($4.90) | $3.44 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 819 Franc ($1.50) | $1.75 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 676 Franc ($1.24) | $3.10 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,500 Franc ($2.75) | $14 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,090 Franc ($2.00) | $1.99 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 802 Franc ($1.47) | $2.19 | - 33% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,314,210 Franc ($2,409) | $2,209 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 661,190 Franc ($1,212) | $1,585 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc ($119) | $179 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 369,895 Franc ($678) | $1,541 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 271,859 Franc ($498) | $1,148 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc ($103) | $112 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,927 Franc ($53) | $52 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 312,961 Franc ($574) | $274 | + 110% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,510 Franc ($138) | $126 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 7,500 Franc ($14) | $11 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 10% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,874 Franc ($57) | $47 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 25,864 Franc ($47) | $43 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 49,900 Franc ($91) | $86 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 53,262 Franc ($98) | $106 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc ($30,929) | $23,507 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 752 Franc ($1.38) | $0.66 | + 109% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,172 Franc ($17) | $74 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,154 Franc ($8) | $7 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc ($13) | $16 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,365 Franc ($41) | $110 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc ($5.79) | $6 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,232 Franc ($5.92) | $3.45 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 3,165 Franc ($5.80) | $4.86 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,416 Franc ($2.60) | $3.62 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,339 Franc ($2.45) | $1.82 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,699 Franc ($10) | $22 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 10% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 21,051 Franc ($39) | $47 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,022 Franc ($11) | $25 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc ($22) | $202 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 47,686 Franc ($87) | $78 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,452 Franc ($10) | $12 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,858 Franc ($5.24) | $4.95 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 3,903 Franc ($7) | $5.69 | + 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Franc ($825) | $427 | + 93% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc ($0.16) | $0.24 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 28,407 Franc ($52) | $49 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 800 Franc ($1.47) | $8 | - 82% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 32,346 prices entered by 4,203 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 19% cheaper than in United States
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