Cost of living in Dakar (Senegal) is 12% cheaper than in Luanda (Angola)
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| Food | - 13% | |||
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| Food in Dakar (Senegal) is 13% cheaper than in Luanda (Angola) | ||||
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| Dakar | Luanda | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,992 Franc (5,845 Kz) | 7,530 Kz | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,158 Franc (4,312 Kz) | 5,663 Kz | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,167 Franc (2,647 Kz) | 2,236 Kz | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,393 Franc (1,165 Kz) | 709 Kz | + 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,261 Franc (1,054 Kz) | 1,373 Kz | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,147 Franc (959 Kz) | 1,321 Kz | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,148 Franc (3,467 Kz) | 4,399 Kz | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,936 Franc (1,618 Kz) | 1,776 Kz | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 754 Franc (631 Kz) | 1,341 Kz | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 606 Franc (507 Kz) | 353 Kz | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,939 Franc (4,964 Kz) | 6,001 Kz | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,330 Franc (1,112 Kz) | 1,115 Kz | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 455 Franc (380 Kz) | 378 Kz | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Dakar (Senegal) is 15% cheaper than in Luanda (Angola) | ||||
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| Dakar | Luanda | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,090,770 Franc (911,790 Kz) | 945,192 Kz | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 557,928 Franc (466,380 Kz) | 551,976 Kz | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 109,422 Franc (91,467 Kz) | 147,587 Kz | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 410,993 Franc (343,555 Kz) | 519,151 Kz | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 257,357 Franc (215,128 Kz) | 178,046 Kz | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 43,987 Franc (36,769 Kz) | 41,110 Kz | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 22,364 Franc (18,695 Kz) | 22,540 Kz | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 265,198 Franc (221,683 Kz) | 225,627 Kz | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,809 Franc (63,370 Kz) | 41,450 Kz | + 53% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,454 Franc (4,559 Kz) | 5,687 Kz | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,127 Franc (1,778 Kz) | 3,095 Kz | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Dakar (Senegal) is 6% more expensive than in Luanda (Angola) | ||||
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| Dakar | Luanda | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 37,244 Franc (31,133 Kz) | 17,352 Kz | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,206 Franc (21,906 Kz) | 24,010 Kz | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 51,542 Franc (43,085 Kz) | 34,580 Kz | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 57,520 Franc (48,082 Kz) | 46,996 Kz | + 2% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Dakar (Senegal) is 14% more expensive than in Luanda (Angola) | ||||
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| Dakar | Luanda | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 14,716,200 Franc (12,301,474 Kz) | 12,044,100 Kz | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 738 Franc (617 Kz) | 164 Kz | + 276% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,864 Franc (13,261 Kz) | 12,163 Kz | + 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 4,817 Franc (4,027 Kz) | 7,663 Kz | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Dakar (Senegal) is 30% cheaper than in Luanda (Angola) | ||||
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| Dakar | Luanda | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 2,199 Franc (1,838 Kz) | 3,305 Kz | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,791 Franc (4,005 Kz) | 6,381 Kz | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 24,570 Franc (20,539 Kz) | 65,338 Kz | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,136 Franc (2,621 Kz) | 2,038 Kz | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 3,096 Franc (2,588 Kz) | 2,435 Kz | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,021 Franc (1,689 Kz) | 1,740 Kz | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,595 Franc (1,333 Kz) | 1,344 Kz | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,221 Franc (1,020 Kz) | 1,095 Kz | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 8,853 Franc (7,400 Kz) | 3,840 Kz | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Dakar (Senegal) is 26% cheaper than in Luanda (Angola) | ||||
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| Dakar | Luanda | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 13,224 Franc (11,054 Kz) | 18,181 Kz | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,923 Franc (7,459 Kz) | 6,102 Kz | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 26,250 Franc (21,943 Kz) | 102,511 Kz | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 28,664 Franc (23,961 Kz) | 34,626 Kz | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,789 Franc (4,003 Kz) | 2,627 Kz | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,154 Franc (1,801 Kz) | 1,218 Kz | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,815 Franc (1,517 Kz) | 529 Kz | + 187% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 404,785 Franc (338,365 Kz) | 85,762 Kz | + 295% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 71 Franc (59 Kz) | 184 Kz | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 32,063 Franc (26,802 Kz) | 22,285 Kz | + 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 800 Franc (668 Kz) | 9,169 Kz | - 93% | |
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TOTAL | - 12% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 446 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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