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

🙂 Solo nomad: Senegal is 27.5% cheaper than United States without rent, and 52.4% cheaper with rent.
🙂 Family of 3: Senegal is 27.7% cheaper than United States without rent, and 43.4% cheaper with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Senegal
United States
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.22 F CFA 2,923
$19.97 $19.97
-73.86%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$53.4 F CFA 29.9K
$74.7 $74.7
-28.52%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.22 F CFA 5,726
$11.40 $11.40
-10.35%
Cappuccino
$4.48 F CFA 2,509
$5.37 $5.37
-16.57%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.00 F CFA 562
$2.63 $2.63
-61.98%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.90 F CFA 502
$2.06 $2.06
-56.31%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.59 F CFA 1,454
$5.90 $5.90
-56.10%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.33 F CFA 2,426
$7.02 $7.02
-38.32%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Senegal
United States
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$2.55 F CFA 1,430
$1.09 $1.09
133.94%
White Bread (500g)
$0.62 F CFA 348
$3.55 $3.55
-82.54%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.69 F CFA 944
$4.73 $4.73
-64.27%
Eggs
$2.79 F CFA 1,563
$4.30 $4.30
-35.12%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.76 F CFA 7,151
$13.01 $13.01
-1.92%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$9.57 F CFA 5,362
$12.22 $12.22
-21.69%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$10.58 F CFA 5,928
$16.36 $16.36
-35.33%
Apples (1kg)
$2.85 F CFA 1,598
$5.21 $5.21
-45.30%
Banana (1kg)
$2.10 F CFA 1,175
$1.70 $1.70
23.53%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.77 F CFA 1,552
$4.59 $4.59
-39.65%
Tomato (1kg)
$2.17 F CFA 1,217
$4.97 $4.97
-56.34%
Potato (1kg)
$1.64 F CFA 921
$2.98 $2.98
-44.97%
Onion (1kg)
$1.40 F CFA 782
$3.04 $3.04
-53.95%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.06 F CFA 595
$2.26 $2.26
-53.10%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.75 F CFA 423
$2.17 $2.17
-65.44%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$1.57 F CFA 878
$9.83 $9.83
-84.03%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.32 F CFA 8,583
$15.17 $15.17
0.99%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.11 F CFA 620
$1.91 $1.91
-41.88%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.33 F CFA 1,307
$3.58 $3.58
-34.92%
🚌 Getting Around
Senegal
United States
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.37 F CFA 206
$2.49 $2.49
-85.14%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$80.3 F CFA 45.0K
$66.1 $66.1
21.43%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$2.68 F CFA 1,501
$3.82 $3.82
-29.84%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$2.83 F CFA 1,586
$1.78 $1.78
58.99%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$17.93 F CFA 10.0K
$29.48 $29.48
-39.18%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.72 F CFA 963
$0.91 $0.91
89.01%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$36.8K F CFA 20.6M
$29.5K $29.5K
24.74%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$49.4K F CFA 27.7M
$26.1K $26.1K
89.23%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Senegal
United States
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$139 F CFA 77.8K
$206 $206
-32.70%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$10.05 F CFA 5,632
$56.9 $56.9
-82.34%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$49.00 F CFA 27.5K
$72.8 $72.8
-32.66%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Senegal
United States
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$56.1 F CFA 31.5K
$45.23 $45.23
24.12%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.92 F CFA 12.3K
$21.84 $21.84
0.37%
Cinema Ticket
$8.61 F CFA 4,822
$13.79 $13.79
-37.56%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Senegal
United States
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$266 F CFA 149.0K
$1,355 $1,355
-80.37%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$7,247 F CFA 4.1M
$22.6K $22.6K
-67.87%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Senegal
United States
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$67.8 F CFA 38.0K
$51.3 $51.3
32.06%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$43.76 F CFA 24.5K
$42.37 $42.37
3.28%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$102 F CFA 57.2K
$88.6 $88.6
15.13%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$128 F CFA 72.0K
$115 $115
11.75%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Senegal
United States
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$868 F CFA 486.5K
$1,763 $1,763
-50.77%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$372 F CFA 208.7K
$1,432 $1,432
-74.00%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,903 F CFA 1.1M
$2,827 $2,827
-32.67%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$915 F CFA 512.9K
$2,358 $2,358
-61.18%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$4,996 F CFA 2.8M
$3,391 $3,391
47.32%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,508 F CFA 845.3K
$2,614 $2,614
-42.30%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Senegal
United States
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$404 F CFA 226.3K
$4,326 $4,326
-90.66%
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: March 1, 2026

Last update for United States: March 3, 2026

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