Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 42% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States)
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| Food | - 33% | |||
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| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 33% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
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| Dakar | Chicago, Illinois | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,992 Franc ($12) | $18 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,158 Franc ($9) | $9 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,167 Franc ($5.25) | $6 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,393 Franc ($2.31) | $1.17 | + 98% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,261 Franc ($2.09) | $4.43 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,147 Franc ($1.90) | $4.00 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,148 Franc ($7) | $7 | - 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,936 Franc ($3.21) | $3.55 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 754 Franc ($1.25) | $2.01 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Franc ($1.00) | $2.83 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,939 Franc ($10) | $16 | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,330 Franc ($2.20) | $2.20 | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 455 Franc ($0.75) | $2.36 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 44% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
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| Dakar | Chicago, Illinois | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,090,770 Franc ($1,808) | $2,456 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 557,928 Franc ($925) | $1,673 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 109,422 Franc ($181) | $242 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 410,993 Franc ($681) | $1,908 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 257,357 Franc ($427) | $1,142 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 43,987 Franc ($73) | $102 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,364 Franc ($37) | $57 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 265,198 Franc ($440) | $252 | + 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,809 Franc ($126) | $116 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,454 Franc ($9) | $14 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,127 Franc ($3.53) | $29 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 6% more expensive than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
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| Dakar | Chicago, Illinois | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 37,244 Franc ($62) | $60 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,206 Franc ($43) | $39 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,542 Franc ($85) | $96 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,520 Franc ($95) | $91 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 46% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
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| Dakar | Chicago, Illinois | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,716,200 Franc ($24,394) | $25,776 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 738 Franc ($1.22) | $1.29 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,864 Franc ($26) | $75 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,817 Franc ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 42% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
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| Dakar | Chicago, Illinois | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,199 Franc ($3.65) | $9 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,791 Franc ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,570 Franc ($41) | $122 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,136 Franc ($5.20) | $7 | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,096 Franc ($5.13) | $3.95 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,021 Franc ($3.35) | $5.73 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,595 Franc ($2.64) | $4.91 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,221 Franc ($2.02) | $1.97 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,853 Franc ($15) | $33 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 52% cheaper than in Chicago, Illinois (United States) | ||||
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| Dakar | Chicago, Illinois | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,224 Franc ($22) | $53 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,923 Franc ($15) | $28 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,250 Franc ($44) | $188 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 28,664 Franc ($48) | $102 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,789 Franc ($8) | $15 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,154 Franc ($3.57) | $5.17 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,815 Franc ($3.01) | $5.68 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 404,785 Franc ($671) | $501 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Franc ($0.12) | $0.52 | - 77% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,063 Franc ($53) | $72 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 800 Franc ($1.33) | $16 | - 91% | |
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TOTAL | - 42% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 272 prices entered by 73 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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