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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 40.6% more expensive than Senegal without rent, and 115.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 37.3% more expensive than Senegal without rent, and 84.2% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Senegal
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.33 $20.33
$5.42 F CFA 3,070
275.09%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.4 $74.4
$52.4 F CFA 29.7K
41.98%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.49 $11.49
$10.4 F CFA 5,888
10.48%
Cappuccino
$5.09 $5.09
$4.58 F CFA 2,594
11.14%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.54 $2.54
$1 F CFA 567
154.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 $2.11
$0.88 F CFA 498
139.77%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.09 $6.09
$2.7 F CFA 1,531
125.56%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.1 $7.1
$4.35 F CFA 2,460
63.22%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Senegal
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$2.65 F CFA 1,501
-59.25%
White Bread (500g)
$3.7 $3.7
$0.63 F CFA 357
487.30%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.65 $4.65
$1.67 F CFA 946
178.44%
Eggs
$4.21 $4.21
$2.77 F CFA 1,568
51.99%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.75 $12.75
$12.79 F CFA 7,237
-0.31%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.24 $12.24
$9.34 F CFA 5,284
31.05%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.08 $16.08
$11 F CFA 6,225
46.18%
Apples (1kg)
$5.41 $5.41
$2.82 F CFA 1,599
91.84%
Banana (1kg)
$1.73 $1.73
$2.05 F CFA 1,162
-15.61%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.37 $4.37
$2.79 F CFA 1,579
56.63%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.94 $4.94
$2.09 F CFA 1,183
136.36%
Potato (1kg)
$2.88 $2.88
$1.6 F CFA 908
80.00%
Onion (1kg)
$3.07 $3.07
$1.33 F CFA 756
130.83%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.25 $2.25
$1.01 F CFA 574
122.77%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$0.76 F CFA 429
190.79%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.09 $10.09
$1.62 F CFA 915
522.84%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.73 $14.73
$12.3 F CFA 6,964
19.76%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.09 F CFA 619
75.23%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.54 $3.54
$2.24 F CFA 1,270
58.04%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Senegal
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 $2.56
$0.34 F CFA 192
652.94%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$77.9 F CFA 44.1K
-18.04%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.81 $3.81
$2.7 F CFA 1,531
41.11%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.77 $1.77
$2.83 F CFA 1,604
-37.46%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.4 $30.4
$17.48 F CFA 9,892
73.91%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 $0.94
$1.7 F CFA 964
-44.71%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30K $30K
$36.8K F CFA 20.8M
-18.63%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K $25.8K
$50.1K F CFA 28.4M
-48.54%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Senegal
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$209 $209
$138 F CFA 78.4K
50.68%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.9 $57.9
$10.2 F CFA 5,771
467.16%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.1 $71.1
$49.43 F CFA 28K
43.82%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Senegal
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.88 $45.88
$57.1 F CFA 32.3K
-19.61%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$21.97 F CFA 12.4K
1.27%
Cinema Ticket
$14.14 $14.14
$8.92 F CFA 5,049
58.52%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Senegal
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,373 $1,373
$269 F CFA 152.1K
410.83%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.4K $22.4K
$7,277 F CFA 4.1M
207.22%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Senegal
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.5 $51.5
$69.5 F CFA 39.3K
-25.88%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.96 $41.96
$43.76 F CFA 24.8K
-4.11%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.3 $88.3
$104 F CFA 58.8K
-14.92%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 $112
$129 F CFA 73.1K
-13.56%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Senegal
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,731 $1,731
$857 F CFA 485.1K
102.01%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,446 $1,446
$369 F CFA 208.6K
292.19%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,846 $2,846
$1,881 F CFA 1.1M
51.35%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,366 $2,366
$892 F CFA 504.6K
165.37%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,245 $3,245
$2,478 F CFA 1.4M
30.93%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,667 $2,667
$1,480 F CFA 837.7K
80.19%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Senegal
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,312 $4,312
$399 F CFA 225.7K
981.49%
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: October 27, 2025

Last update for Senegal: October 28, 2025

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