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

🙂 Solo nomad: Senegal is 30.1% cheaper than United States without rent, and 51% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Senegal is 28.9% cheaper than United States without rent, and 44.5% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Senegal
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.15 F CFA 2,909
$20.22 $20.22
-74.53%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$52.1 F CFA 29.5K
$75.7 $75.7
-31.10%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.25 F CFA 5,792
$11.47 $11.47
-10.64%
Cappuccino
$4.43 F CFA 2,503
$5.13 $5.13
-13.65%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.01 F CFA 569
$2.61 $2.61
-61.30%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.89 F CFA 502
$2.14 $2.14
-58.41%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.69 F CFA 1,518
$6.17 $6.17
-56.40%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.51 F CFA 2,549
$7.07 $7.07
-36.21%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Senegal
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.63 F CFA 1,487
$1.08 $1.08
143.52%
White Bread (500g)
$0.60 F CFA 338
$3.74 $3.74
-83.96%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.67 F CFA 945
$4.57 $4.57
-63.46%
Eggs
$2.85 F CFA 1,613
$4.20 $4.20
-32.14%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.52 F CFA 7,074
$13.02 $13.02
-3.84%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$9.50 F CFA 5,369
$12.18 $12.18
-22.00%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.83 F CFA 6,119
$16.14 $16.14
-32.90%
Apples (1kg)
$2.93 F CFA 1,654
$5.31 $5.31
-44.82%
Banana (1kg)
$1.99 F CFA 1,124
$1.72 $1.72
15.70%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.73 F CFA 1,541
$4.59 $4.59
-40.52%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.19 F CFA 1,236
$4.96 $4.96
-55.85%
Potato (1kg)
$1.66 F CFA 937
$3.00 $3.00
-44.67%
Onion (1kg)
$1.34 F CFA 755
$3.04 $3.04
-55.92%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.06 F CFA 596
$2.18 $2.18
-51.38%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.79 F CFA 447
$2.19 $2.19
-63.93%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.63 F CFA 920
$10.16 $10.16
-83.96%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.34 F CFA 8,667
$15.16 $15.16
1.19%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.15 F CFA 648
$1.99 $1.99
-42.21%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.33 F CFA 1,319
$3.71 $3.71
-37.20%
🚌 Getting Around
Senegal
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.34 F CFA 191
$2.48 $2.48
-86.29%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$78.3 F CFA 44.3K
$63.9 $63.9
22.66%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.72 F CFA 1,535
$3.69 $3.69
-26.29%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.83 F CFA 1,599
$1.76 $1.76
60.80%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$17.83 F CFA 10.1K
$30.06 $30.06
-40.69%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.72 F CFA 974
$0.96 $0.96
79.17%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$37.1K F CFA 20.9M
$30.2K $30.2K
22.63%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$49.4K F CFA 27.9M
$26.3K $26.3K
87.88%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Senegal
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$136 F CFA 76.9K
$207 $207
-34.38%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$9.96 F CFA 5,629
$57.0 $57.0
-82.54%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$49.21 F CFA 27.8K
$71.5 $71.5
-31.17%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Senegal
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$57.3 F CFA 32.4K
$45.91 $45.91
24.79%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.11 F CFA 12.5K
$22.25 $22.25
-0.63%
Cinema Ticket
$8.86 F CFA 5,008
$14.13 $14.13
-37.30%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Senegal
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$271 F CFA 153.3K
$1,385 $1,385
-80.41%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,202 F CFA 4.1M
$22.2K $22.2K
-67.58%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Senegal
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$67.9 F CFA 38.4K
$52.1 $52.1
30.35%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$44.35 F CFA 25.1K
$42.53 $42.53
4.28%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$105 F CFA 59.2K
$89.9 $89.9
16.46%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$129 F CFA 73.0K
$114 $114
12.87%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Senegal
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$854 F CFA 482.9K
$1,743 $1,743
-50.98%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$376 F CFA 212.5K
$1,422 $1,422
-73.55%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,872 F CFA 1.1M
$2,821 $2,821
-33.65%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$889 F CFA 502.5K
$2,370 $2,370
-62.48%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,607 F CFA 2.6M
$3,338 $3,338
38.02%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,503 F CFA 849.4K
$2,615 $2,615
-42.53%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Senegal
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$400 F CFA 225.9K
$4,230 $4,230
-90.55%
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: January 13, 2026

Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

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