Cost of Living Comparison Between Senegal and United States Cost of Living Comparison Between Senegal and United States

🙂 Solo nomad: Senegal is 28.9% cheaper than United States without rent, and 53.7% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Senegal is 27.1% cheaper than United States without rent, and 45.7% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Senegal
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.42 F CFA 3,070
$20.33 $20.33
-73.34%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$52.4 F CFA 29.7K
$74.4 $74.4
-29.57%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.4 F CFA 5,888
$11.49 $11.49
-9.49%
Cappuccino
$4.58 F CFA 2,594
$5.09 $5.09
-10.02%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1 F CFA 567
$2.54 $2.54
-60.63%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.88 F CFA 498
$2.11 $2.11
-58.29%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.7 F CFA 1,531
$6.09 $6.09
-55.67%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.35 F CFA 2,460
$7.1 $7.1
-38.73%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Senegal
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.65 F CFA 1,501
$1.08 $1.08
145.37%
White Bread (500g)
$0.63 F CFA 357
$3.7 $3.7
-82.97%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.67 F CFA 946
$4.65 $4.65
-64.09%
Eggs
$2.77 F CFA 1,568
$4.21 $4.21
-34.20%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.79 F CFA 7,237
$12.75 $12.75
0.31%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$9.34 F CFA 5,284
$12.24 $12.24
-23.69%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$11 F CFA 6,225
$16.08 $16.08
-31.59%
Apples (1kg)
$2.82 F CFA 1,599
$5.41 $5.41
-47.87%
Banana (1kg)
$2.05 F CFA 1,162
$1.73 $1.73
18.50%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.79 F CFA 1,579
$4.37 $4.37
-36.16%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.09 F CFA 1,183
$4.94 $4.94
-57.69%
Potato (1kg)
$1.6 F CFA 908
$2.88 $2.88
-44.44%
Onion (1kg)
$1.33 F CFA 756
$3.07 $3.07
-56.68%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.01 F CFA 574
$2.25 $2.25
-55.11%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.76 F CFA 429
$2.21 $2.21
-65.61%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.62 F CFA 915
$10.09 $10.09
-83.94%
Wine (Bottle)
$12.3 F CFA 6,964
$14.73 $14.73
-16.50%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.09 F CFA 619
$1.91 $1.91
-42.93%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.24 F CFA 1,270
$3.54 $3.54
-36.72%
🚌 Getting Around
Senegal
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.34 F CFA 192
$2.56 $2.56
-86.72%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$77.9 F CFA 44.1K
$63.9 $63.9
22.00%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.7 F CFA 1,531
$3.81 $3.81
-29.13%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.83 F CFA 1,604
$1.77 $1.77
59.89%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$17.48 F CFA 9,892
$30.4 $30.4
-42.50%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.7 F CFA 964
$0.94 $0.94
80.85%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$36.8K F CFA 20.8M
$30K $30K
22.89%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$50.1K F CFA 28.4M
$25.8K $25.8K
94.31%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Senegal
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$138 F CFA 78.4K
$209 $209
-33.64%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$10.2 F CFA 5,771
$57.9 $57.9
-82.37%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$49.43 F CFA 28K
$71.1 $71.1
-30.47%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Senegal
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$57.1 F CFA 32.3K
$45.88 $45.88
24.39%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.97 F CFA 12.4K
$22.25 $22.25
-1.26%
Cinema Ticket
$8.92 F CFA 5,049
$14.14 $14.14
-36.92%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Senegal
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$269 F CFA 152.1K
$1,373 $1,373
-80.42%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,277 F CFA 4.1M
$22.4K $22.4K
-67.45%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Senegal
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$69.5 F CFA 39.3K
$51.5 $51.5
34.93%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$43.76 F CFA 24.8K
$41.96 $41.96
4.29%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$104 F CFA 58.8K
$88.3 $88.3
17.54%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$129 F CFA 73.1K
$112 $112
15.69%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Senegal
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$857 F CFA 485.1K
$1,731 $1,731
-50.50%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$369 F CFA 208.6K
$1,446 $1,446
-74.50%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,881 F CFA 1.1M
$2,846 $2,846
-33.93%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$892 F CFA 504.6K
$2,366 $2,366
-62.32%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,478 F CFA 1.4M
$3,245 $3,245
-23.62%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,480 F CFA 837.7K
$2,667 $2,667
-44.50%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Senegal
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$399 F CFA 225.7K
$4,312 $4,312
-90.75%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
8.25
6.51
26.73%

Citycost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Senegal: October 28, 2025

Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

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