Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 11% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast)
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| Food | - 2% | |||
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| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is about the same as in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Dakar | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,992 Franc | 8,263 Franc | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,158 Franc | 4,719 Franc | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,167 Franc | 3,635 Franc | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,393 Franc | 1,228 Franc | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,261 Franc | 1,295 Franc | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,147 Franc | 873 Franc | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,148 Franc | 4,136 Franc | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,936 Franc | 1,549 Franc | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 754 Franc | 624 Franc | + 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Franc | 598 Franc | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,939 Franc | 7,518 Franc | - 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,330 Franc | 1,576 Franc | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 455 Franc | 282 Franc | + 61% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 10% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Dakar | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,090,770 Franc | 1,056,270 Franc | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 557,928 Franc | 558,451 Franc | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 109,422 Franc | 110,345 Franc | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 410,993 Franc | 646,674 Franc | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 257,357 Franc | 232,392 Franc | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 43,987 Franc | 47,516 Franc | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,364 Franc | 22,389 Franc | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 265,198 Franc | 259,144 Franc | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,809 Franc | 124,043 Franc | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,454 Franc | 4,668 Franc | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,127 Franc | 8,170 Franc | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 17% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Dakar | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 37,244 Franc | 38,513 Franc | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,206 Franc | 36,261 Franc | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,542 Franc | 45,751 Franc | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,520 Franc | 57,267 Franc | + 0% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 15% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Dakar | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,716,200 Franc | 12,545,800 Franc | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 738 Franc | 647 Franc | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,864 Franc | 25,392 Franc | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,818 Franc | 5,471 Franc | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 14% more expensive than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
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| Dakar | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,199 Franc | 3,269 Franc | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,791 Franc | 5,160 Franc | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,570 Franc | 17,083 Franc | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,136 Franc | 3,618 Franc | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,096 Franc | 2,701 Franc | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,021 Franc | 2,220 Franc | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,595 Franc | 755 Franc | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,221 Franc | 1,467 Franc | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,853 Franc | 6,526 Franc | + 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 21% cheaper than in Abidjan (Ivory Coast) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Dakar | Abidjan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,224 Franc | 23,263 Franc | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,923 Franc | 9,129 Franc | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,250 Franc | 15,981 Franc | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 28,664 Franc | 44,205 Franc | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,789 Franc | 5,719 Franc | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,154 Franc | 2,494 Franc | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,815 Franc | 1,083 Franc | + 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 404,785 Franc | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Franc | 93 Franc | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,063 Franc | 47,312 Franc | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 800 Franc | 867 Franc | - 8% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 115 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2023.
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