Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 11% cheaper than in Cayenne (French Guiana)
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 28% cheaper than in Cayenne (French Guiana) | ||||
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Dakar | Cayenne | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 8,170 Franc (€12) | €21 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,760 Franc (€10) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,237 Franc (€4.94) | €7 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,473 Franc (€2.25) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 1,226 Franc (€1.87) | €4.76 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,370 Franc (€2.09) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,930 Franc (€8) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,719 Franc (€2.62) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 677 Franc (€1.03) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 577 Franc (€0.88) | €2.04 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,037 Franc (€11) | €8 | + 34% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,329 Franc (€2.03) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 493 Franc (€0.75) | €1.40 | - 46% | |
Housing | + 4% | |||
Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 4% more expensive than in Cayenne (French Guiana) | ||||
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Dakar | Cayenne | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,281,780 Franc (€1,955) | €1,383 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 721,165 Franc (€1,100) | €1,110 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 98,765 Franc (€151) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 462,470 Franc (€706) | €880 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 339,602 Franc (€518) | €730 | - 29% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 76,508 Franc (€117) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,897 Franc (€40) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 276,607 Franc (€422) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 67,016 Franc (€102) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,454 Franc (€8) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,999 Franc (€4.57) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is about the same as in Cayenne (French Guiana) | ||||
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Dakar | Cayenne | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 37,244 Franc (€57) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,206 Franc (€40) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,542 Franc (€79) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,520 Franc (€88) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 7% | |||
Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 7% cheaper than in Cayenne (French Guiana) | ||||
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Dakar | Cayenne | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,716,200 Franc (€22,450) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 827 Franc (€1.26) | €1.70 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 11,004 Franc (€17) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,776 Franc (€7) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 6% | |||
Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 6% cheaper than in Cayenne (French Guiana) | ||||
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Dakar | Cayenne | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,473 Franc (€3.77) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,791 Franc (€7) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 22,049 Franc (€34) | €26 | + 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,136 Franc (€4.78) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,054 Franc (€4.66) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,021 Franc (€3.08) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,697 Franc (€2.59) | €3.54 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,275 Franc (€1.94) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,713 Franc (€12) | €21 | - 44% | |
Entertainment | - 16% | |||
Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 16% cheaper than in Cayenne (French Guiana) | ||||
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Dakar | Cayenne | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,780 Franc (€27) | €43 | - 37% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 7,923 Franc (€12) | €18 | - 34% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,250 Franc (€40) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 31,985 Franc (€49) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,944 Franc (€8) | €7 | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,509 Franc (€3.83) | €4.00 | - 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,815 Franc (€2.77) | €5.30 | - 48% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 470,995 Franc (€719) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 64 Franc (€0.10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,567 Franc (€50) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 805 Franc (€1.23) | €7 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 11% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 71 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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