Cost of living in Grand Dakar (Senegal) is 8% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal)
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| Food | - 4% | |||
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| Food in Grand Dakar (Senegal) is 4% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Grand Dakar | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | €11 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | €7 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | €3.34 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,200 Franc (€1.83) | €0.97 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | - | €2.79 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (€1.52) | €2.15 | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €5.61 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,200 Franc (€1.83) | €1.90 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 800 Franc (€1.22) | €1.18 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | €1.12 | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | €4.95 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | €2.30 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 150 Franc (€0.23) | €0.81 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Grand Dakar (Senegal) is about the same as in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Grand Dakar | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 600,000 Franc (€915) | €1,502 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 350,000 Franc (€534) | €1,041 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | €157 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | €1,097 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | €724 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €104 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,000 Franc (€59) | €26 | + 127% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | €347 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | €78 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €7 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €9 | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Grand Dakar (Senegal) is 22% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Grand Dakar | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | €85 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,000 Franc (€15) | €31 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €81 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €96 | - | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Grand Dakar (Senegal) is 12% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Grand Dakar | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €32,756 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 695 Franc (€1.06) | €1.93 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €37 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €11 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Grand Dakar (Senegal) is 15% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Grand Dakar | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €4.57 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €8 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (€30) | €77 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.81 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | €3.80 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (€3.05) | €6 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,500 Franc (€3.81) | €2.53 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | €2.39 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | €15 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Grand Dakar (Senegal) is 10% cheaper than in Lisbon (Portugal) | ||||
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| Grand Dakar | Lisbon | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €35 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | €15 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €55 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €47 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €11 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €3.24 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €2.06 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €487 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (€0.15) | €0.23 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | €35 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 750 Franc (€1.14) | €5.20 | - 78% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 951 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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