Cost of living in Senegal compared to Italy
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Senegal is 16% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Senegal | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,500 Franc (€8) | €17 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,500 Franc (€7) | €9 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,166 Franc (€6) | €5.02 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,778 Franc (€2.72) | €1.29 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,422 Franc (€2.17) | €3.76 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,200 Franc (€1.83) | €2.61 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (€6) | €7 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,500 Franc (€5.35) | €2.12 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 878 Franc (€1.34) | €1.69 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 700 Franc (€1.07) | €1.32 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,500 Franc (€7) | €8 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,500 Franc (€2.29) | €1.89 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 600 Franc (€0.92) | €1.31 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Senegal is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| Senegal | Italy | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 886,340 Franc (€1,354) | €1,256 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (€611) | €853 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 65,121 Franc (€99) | €190 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (€611) | €840 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 200,000 Franc (€306) | €594 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 56,353 Franc (€86) | €137 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30,000 Franc (€46) | €25 | + 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 190,000 Franc (€290) | €351 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 95,000 Franc (€145) | €127 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,166 Franc (€6) | €5.44 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €11 | - | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Senegal is 52% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| Senegal | Italy | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 50,000 Franc (€76) | €71 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 45,000 Franc (€69) | €32 | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 60,000 Franc (€92) | €84 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 55,000 Franc (€84) | €115 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Senegal is 28% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Senegal | Italy | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 16,872,000 Franc (€25,776) | €25,816 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 1,100 Franc (€1.68) | €1.81 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 9,172 Franc (€14) | €36 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Senegal is 8% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Senegal | Italy | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 4,154 Franc (€6) | €9 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 7,301 Franc (€11) | €13 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 20,000 Franc (€31) | €78 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,160 Franc (€4.83) | €5.45 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,847 Franc (€4.35) | €3.22 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,944 Franc (€2.97) | €2.90 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 2,000 Franc (€3.06) | €1.79 | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (€3.06) | €1.91 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12,779 Franc (€20) | €18 | + 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Senegal is 13% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Senegal | Italy | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,500 Franc (€27) | €38 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 14,000 Franc (€21) | €17 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 12,000 Franc (€18) | €66 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 46,104 Franc (€70) | €70 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,610 Franc (€10) | €9 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,056 Franc (€3.14) | €1.77 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,222 Franc (€3.39) | €5.09 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 450,000 Franc (€687) | €506 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Franc (€0.13) | €0.26 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (€46) | €48 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 655 Franc (€1.00) | €5.21 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,806 prices entered by 240 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Senegal is 13% cheaper than in Italy
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