Cost of living in Paris (France) is 22% more expensive than in Grand Dakar (Senegal)
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| Food | + 21% | |||
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| Food in Paris (France) is 21% more expensive than in Grand Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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| Paris | Grand Dakar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (13,969 Franc) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (8,080 Franc) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €7 (4,695 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.69 (1,110 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.15 (3,375 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.03 (1,987 Franc) | 1,000 Franc | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.93 (3,889 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €3.89 (2,554 Franc) | 1,200 Franc | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.07 (1,358 Franc) | 800 Franc | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.50 (1,641 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €10 (6,676 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.11 (1,386 Franc) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (858 Franc) | 150 Franc | + 472% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 35% more expensive than in Grand Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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| Paris | Grand Dakar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,674 (1,753,655 Franc) | 600,000 Franc | + 192% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,198 (1,441,399 Franc) | 350,000 Franc | + 312% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €142 (93,030 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,632 (1,070,592 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,230 (806,348 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €113 (74,372 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (15,439 Franc) | 39,000 Franc | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €352 (231,053 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €104 (68,525 Franc) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (5,405 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (10,376 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 35% more expensive than in Grand Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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| Paris | Grand Dakar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (58,001 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (22,251 Franc) | 10,000 Franc | + 123% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (61,997 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €146 (95,716 Franc) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 14% more expensive than in Grand Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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| Paris | Grand Dakar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,108 (15,154,328 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.98 (1,301 Franc) | 695 Franc | + 87% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €78 (50,831 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €18 (11,708 Franc) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 7% cheaper than in Grand Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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| Paris | Grand Dakar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (3,987 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (4,308 Franc) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €28 (18,553 Franc) | 20,000 Franc | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.02 (2,639 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €5.44 (3,565 Franc) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.01 (2,633 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.39 (1,570 Franc) | 2,500 Franc | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.18 (1,431 Franc) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €24 (15,729 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 12% more expensive than in Grand Dakar (Senegal) | ||||
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| Paris | Grand Dakar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €47 (30,795 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (15,331 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €110 (71,817 Franc) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (46,220 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (7,620 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.42 (2,902 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €7 (4,313 Franc) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €477 (312,615 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (133 Franc) | 100 Franc | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €51 (33,296 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (6,200 Franc) | 750 Franc | + 727% | |
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TOTAL | + 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 412 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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