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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 43.2% more expensive than Senegal without rent, and 103.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 40.6% more expensive than Senegal without rent, and 80.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Senegal
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.22 $20.22
$5.15 F CFA 2,909
292.62%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$75.7 $75.7
$52.1 F CFA 29.5K
45.13%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.47 $11.47
$10.25 F CFA 5,792
11.90%
Cappuccino
$5.13 $5.13
$4.43 F CFA 2,503
15.80%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.61 $2.61
$1.01 F CFA 569
158.42%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 $2.14
$0.89 F CFA 502
140.45%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.17 $6.17
$2.69 F CFA 1,518
129.37%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.07 $7.07
$4.51 F CFA 2,549
56.76%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Senegal
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$2.63 F CFA 1,487
-58.94%
White Bread (500g)
$3.74 $3.74
$0.60 F CFA 338
523.33%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.57 $4.57
$1.67 F CFA 945
173.65%
Eggs
$4.20 $4.20
$2.85 F CFA 1,613
47.37%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.02 $13.02
$12.52 F CFA 7,074
3.99%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.18 $12.18
$9.50 F CFA 5,369
28.21%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.14 $16.14
$10.83 F CFA 6,119
49.03%
Apples (1kg)
$5.31 $5.31
$2.93 F CFA 1,654
81.23%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$1.99 F CFA 1,124
-13.57%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$2.73 F CFA 1,541
68.13%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.96 $4.96
$2.19 F CFA 1,236
126.48%
Potato (1kg)
$3.00 $3.00
$1.66 F CFA 937
80.72%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$1.34 F CFA 755
126.87%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.18 $2.18
$1.06 F CFA 596
105.66%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.19 $2.19
$0.79 F CFA 447
177.22%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.16 $10.16
$1.63 F CFA 920
523.31%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.16 $15.16
$15.34 F CFA 8,667
-1.17%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.99 $1.99
$1.15 F CFA 648
73.04%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.71 $3.71
$2.33 F CFA 1,319
59.23%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Senegal
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.48 $2.48
$0.34 F CFA 191
629.41%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$78.3 F CFA 44.3K
-18.47%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$2.72 F CFA 1,535
35.66%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.76 $1.76
$2.83 F CFA 1,599
-37.81%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.06 $30.06
$17.83 F CFA 10.1K
68.59%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.96 $0.96
$1.72 F CFA 974
-44.19%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.2K $30.2K
$37.1K F CFA 20.9M
-18.45%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$49.4K F CFA 27.9M
-46.78%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Senegal
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$207 $207
$136 F CFA 76.9K
52.38%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.0 $57.0
$9.96 F CFA 5,629
472.59%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.5 $71.5
$49.21 F CFA 27.8K
45.28%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Senegal
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.91 $45.91
$57.3 F CFA 32.4K
-19.86%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$22.11 F CFA 12.5K
0.63%
Cinema Ticket
$14.13 $14.13
$8.86 F CFA 5,008
59.48%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Senegal
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,385 $1,385
$271 F CFA 153.3K
410.38%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.2K $22.2K
$7,202 F CFA 4.1M
208.43%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Senegal
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.1 $52.1
$67.9 F CFA 38.4K
-23.28%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.53 $42.53
$44.35 F CFA 25.1K
-4.10%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.9 $89.9
$105 F CFA 59.2K
-14.13%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$114 $114
$129 F CFA 73.0K
-11.40%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Senegal
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,743 $1,743
$854 F CFA 482.9K
103.99%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,422 $1,422
$376 F CFA 212.5K
278.07%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,821 $2,821
$1,872 F CFA 1.1M
50.72%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,370 $2,370
$889 F CFA 502.5K
166.51%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,338 $3,338
$4,607 F CFA 2.6M
-27.55%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,615 $2,615
$1,503 F CFA 849.4K
74.01%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Senegal
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,230 $4,230
$400 F CFA 225.9K
958.54%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
8.25
-21.09%

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

Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

Last update for Senegal: January 13, 2026

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