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🇸🇳Cost of Living in Dakar

Senegal · Population: 1,350,000 · Cost Index: 35/100

Cost of Living in Dakar

Senegal · Africa

Dakar is the capital and largest city of Senegal, situated on the Cap-Vert peninsula as the westernmost point on the African mainland. The city is a vibrant cultural hub known for its music, art scene, and role as a major port and economic center for West Africa.

1,350,000

Population

35

Cost Index

48

Safety Index

40

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $750 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $467.50
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$400.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$220.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$800.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$450.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $4.64
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$3.50
Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$25.00
McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$5.50
Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.20
Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$0.40
Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.80
Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.70
Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$4.50
Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.80
Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.00

Transportation

Avg: $4.59
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$20.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.30
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$0.80
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.45
Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.40

Utilities

Avg: $37.33
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$65.00
Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$12.00
Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$35.00

Healthcare

Avg: $11.67
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$12.00
Dentist Visit(per visit)
$18.00
Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$5.00

Entertainment

Avg: $9.75
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$30.00
Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$4.50
Cappuccino(per cup)
$2.00
Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$2.50

Clothing

Avg: $40.67
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$40.00
Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$22.00
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$60.00

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Quick Facts

Currency
XOF
Language
French
Cost Index
35/100
Safety Index
48/100
Quality of Life
40/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.