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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 37.8% more expensive than Senegal without rent, and 109.9% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 38.4% more expensive than Senegal without rent, and 76.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Senegal
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$19.97 $19.97
$5.22 F CFA 2,923
282.57%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.7 $74.7
$53.4 F CFA 29.9K
39.89%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.40 $11.40
$10.22 F CFA 5,726
11.55%
Cappuccino
$5.37 $5.37
$4.48 F CFA 2,509
19.87%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.63 $2.63
$1.00 F CFA 562
163.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 $2.06
$0.90 F CFA 502
128.89%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.90 $5.90
$2.59 F CFA 1,454
127.80%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.02 $7.02
$4.33 F CFA 2,426
62.12%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Senegal
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 $1.09
$2.55 F CFA 1,430
-57.25%
White Bread (500g)
$3.55 $3.55
$0.62 F CFA 348
472.58%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.73 $4.73
$1.69 F CFA 944
179.88%
Eggs
$4.30 $4.30
$2.79 F CFA 1,563
54.12%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.01 $13.01
$12.76 F CFA 7,151
1.96%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.22 $12.22
$9.57 F CFA 5,362
27.69%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.36 $16.36
$10.58 F CFA 5,928
54.63%
Apples (1kg)
$5.21 $5.21
$2.85 F CFA 1,598
82.81%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 $1.70
$2.10 F CFA 1,175
-19.05%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$2.77 F CFA 1,552
65.70%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.97 $4.97
$2.17 F CFA 1,217
129.03%
Potato (1kg)
$2.98 $2.98
$1.64 F CFA 921
81.71%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$1.40 F CFA 782
117.14%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.26 $2.26
$1.06 F CFA 595
113.21%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.17 $2.17
$0.75 F CFA 423
189.33%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.83 $9.83
$1.57 F CFA 878
526.11%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.17 $15.17
$15.32 F CFA 8,583
-0.98%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.11 F CFA 620
72.07%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.58 $3.58
$2.33 F CFA 1,307
53.65%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Senegal
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.49 $2.49
$0.37 F CFA 206
572.97%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$66.1 $66.1
$80.3 F CFA 45.0K
-17.65%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.82 $3.82
$2.68 F CFA 1,501
42.54%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$2.83 F CFA 1,586
-37.10%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$29.48 $29.48
$17.93 F CFA 10.0K
64.42%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 $0.91
$1.72 F CFA 963
-47.09%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.5K $29.5K
$36.8K F CFA 20.6M
-19.83%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K $26.1K
$49.4K F CFA 27.7M
-47.15%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Senegal
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$206 $206
$139 F CFA 77.8K
48.59%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$56.9 $56.9
$10.05 F CFA 5,632
466.37%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.8 $72.8
$49.00 F CFA 27.5K
48.49%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Senegal
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.23 $45.23
$56.1 F CFA 31.5K
-19.43%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.84 $21.84
$21.92 F CFA 12.3K
-0.36%
Cinema Ticket
$13.79 $13.79
$8.61 F CFA 4,822
60.16%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Senegal
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,355 $1,355
$266 F CFA 149.0K
409.43%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.6K $22.6K
$7,247 F CFA 4.1M
211.19%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Senegal
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.3 $51.3
$67.8 F CFA 38.0K
-24.28%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.37 $42.37
$43.76 F CFA 24.5K
-3.18%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.6 $88.6
$102 F CFA 57.2K
-13.14%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 $115
$128 F CFA 72.0K
-10.52%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Senegal
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,763 $1,763
$868 F CFA 486.5K
103.11%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,432 $1,432
$372 F CFA 208.7K
284.58%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,827 $2,827
$1,903 F CFA 1.1M
48.52%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,358 $2,358
$915 F CFA 512.9K
157.63%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,391 $3,391
$4,996 F CFA 2.8M
-32.12%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,614 $2,614
$1,508 F CFA 845.3K
73.31%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Senegal
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,326 $4,326
$404 F CFA 226.3K
971.19%
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: March 3, 2026

Last update for Senegal: March 1, 2026

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