Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 14% cheaper than in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 5% more expensive than in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Dakar | Kinshasa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,992 Franc (23,701 Franc) | 22,957 Franc | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,158 Franc (17,484 Franc) | 12,474 Franc | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,167 Franc (10,733 Franc) | 8,119 Franc | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,393 Franc (4,723 Franc) | 3,188 Franc | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,261 Franc (4,274 Franc) | 3,726 Franc | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,147 Franc (3,889 Franc) | 4,642 Franc | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,148 Franc (14,059 Franc) | 12,355 Franc | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,936 Franc (6,562 Franc) | 7,100 Franc | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 754 Franc (2,557 Franc) | 5,787 Franc | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Franc (2,055 Franc) | 2,038 Franc | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,939 Franc (20,129 Franc) | 20,558 Franc | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,330 Franc (4,508 Franc) | 3,715 Franc | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 455 Franc (1,541 Franc) | 2,094 Franc | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 42% cheaper than in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Dakar | Kinshasa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,090,770 Franc (3,697,231 Franc) | 5,187,450 Franc | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 557,928 Franc (1,891,131 Franc) | 2,542,860 Franc | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 109,422 Franc (370,893 Franc) | 191,667 Franc | + 94% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 410,993 Franc (1,393,086 Franc) | 2,083,010 Franc | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 257,357 Franc (872,327 Franc) | 956,739 Franc | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 43,987 Franc (149,096 Franc) | 82,500 Franc | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,364 Franc (75,805 Franc) | 141,483 Franc | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 265,198 Franc (898,905 Franc) | 913,125 Franc | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,809 Franc (256,961 Franc) | 295,000 Franc | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,454 Franc (18,485 Franc) | 23,732 Franc | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,127 Franc (7,210 Franc) | 200,000 Franc | - 96% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 30% more expensive than in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Dakar | Kinshasa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 37,244 Franc (126,240 Franc) | 60,251 Franc | + 110% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,206 Franc (88,827 Franc) | 74,545 Franc | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,542 Franc (174,705 Franc) | 158,385 Franc | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,520 Franc (194,969 Franc) | 151,500 Franc | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 20% more expensive than in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Dakar | Kinshasa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,716,200 Franc (49,881,455 Franc) | 23,150,700 Franc | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 738 Franc (2,503 Franc) | 1,536 Franc | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,864 Franc (53,770 Franc) | 55,618 Franc | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,817 Franc (16,328 Franc) | 38,174 Franc | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 5% cheaper than in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Dakar | Kinshasa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,199 Franc (7,454 Franc) | 10,919 Franc | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,791 Franc (16,238 Franc) | 18,705 Franc | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,570 Franc (83,282 Franc) | 59,583 Franc | + 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,136 Franc (10,629 Franc) | 15,550 Franc | - 32% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,096 Franc (10,495 Franc) | 12,353 Franc | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,021 Franc (6,850 Franc) | 10,632 Franc | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,595 Franc (5,405 Franc) | 4,425 Franc | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,221 Franc (4,138 Franc) | 3,105 Franc | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,853 Franc (30,007 Franc) | 22,848 Franc | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is about the same as in Kinshasa (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Dakar | Kinshasa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,224 Franc (44,825 Franc) | 51,667 Franc | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,923 Franc (30,246 Franc) | 27,669 Franc | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,250 Franc (88,976 Franc) | 43,288 Franc | + 106% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 28,664 Franc (97,159 Franc) | 97,857 Franc | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,789 Franc (16,231 Franc) | 12,940 Franc | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,154 Franc (7,302 Franc) | 5,939 Franc | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,815 Franc (6,152 Franc) | 3,776 Franc | + 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 404,785 Franc (1,372,043 Franc) | 937,515 Franc | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Franc (239 Franc) | 172 Franc | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,063 Franc (108,681 Franc) | 174,359 Franc | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 800 Franc (2,710 Franc) | 3,851 Franc | - 30% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 52 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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