Cost of Living in Senegal
Summary of cost of living in Senegal:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,128.3$ (1,728,395.5CFA), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 890.4$ (491,940.6CFA), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Senegal is, on average, 26.9% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Senegal is, on average, 44.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 2,750.00 CFA | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 32,000.00 CFA | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 6,500.00 CFA | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1,250.00 CFA | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2,500.00 CFA | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2,482.27 CFA | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 884.17 CFA | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 425.00 CFA | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1,410.00 CFA | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 384.48 CFA | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 424.56 CFA | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1,400.00 CFA | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3,565.24 CFA | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2,392.70 CFA | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 2,948.35 CFA | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 815.71 CFA | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 479.11 CFA | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 798.32 CFA | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 498.95 CFA | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 381.02 CFA | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 351.53 CFA | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 575.00 CFA | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 450.00 CFA | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8,500.00 CFA | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 897.50 CFA | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1,533.33 CFA | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 1,000.00 CFA | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 200.00 CFA | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 45,000.00 CFA | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1,000.00 CFA | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2,414.02 CFA | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 10,000.00 CFA | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 990.00 CFA | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 20,750,000.00 CFA | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 28,000,000.00 CFA | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 118,944.44 CFA | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 6,960.00 CFA | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 27,160.00 CFA | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 19,375.00 CFA | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 13,500.00 CFA | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 5,000.00 CFA | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 152,500.00 CFA | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 5,636,072.23 CFA | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 29,250.00 CFA | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 26,666.67 CFA | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 50,000.00 CFA | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 73,333.33 CFA | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 487,500.00 CFA | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 252,166.67 CFA | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,234,000.00 CFA | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 495,625.00 CFA | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 240,431.07 CFA | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 77,294.69 CFA | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 227,181.89 CFA | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.25 | |
Prices in Senegal
This country had 171 entries in the past 12 months by 16 different contributors.
Last update: 3 January 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: 3 January 2026
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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Cost of Living by Administrative Unit in Senegal:
Cost of Living in Région de Dakar
Cost of Living in Région de Diourbel
Cost of Living in Région de Fatick
Cost of Living in Région de Kaffrine
Cost of Living in Région de Kaolack
Cost of Living in Région de Kolda
Cost of Living in Région de Kédougou
Cost of Living in Région de Louga
Cost of Living in Région de Matam
Cost of Living in Région de Saint-Louis
Cost of Living in Région de Sédhiou
Cost of Living in Région de Tambacounda
Cost of Living in Région de Thiès
Cost of Living in Région de Ziguinchor
Cost of Living in Région de Diourbel
Cost of Living in Région de Fatick
Cost of Living in Région de Kaffrine
Cost of Living in Région de Kaolack
Cost of Living in Région de Kolda
Cost of Living in Région de Kédougou
Cost of Living in Région de Louga
Cost of Living in Région de Matam
Cost of Living in Région de Saint-Louis
Cost of Living in Région de Sédhiou
Cost of Living in Région de Tambacounda
Cost of Living in Région de Thiès
Cost of Living in Région de Ziguinchor
This Page in Other Languages:
 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in Senegal
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 PortuguêsCusto de Vida no Senegal
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 ItalianoCosto della vita in Senegal
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 FrançaisCoût de la vie au Sénégal
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 EspañolCoste de vida en Senegal
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