Cost of Living Comparison Between Ghana and Senegal 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Senegal is 38.7% higher than in Ghana (without rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Senegal is 61.9% higher than in Ghana | |
| Rent Prices in Senegal are 145.0% higher than in Ghana | |
| Restaurant Prices in Senegal are 38.3% higher than in Ghana | |
| Groceries Prices in Senegal are 23.7% higher than in Ghana | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Senegal is 3.6% lower than in Ghana | |
Restaurants | Ghana Edit |
Senegal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
3.82 $ (2,328.06 CFA) |
5.33 $ (3,250.00 CFA) |
+39.6 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
48.96 $ (29,863.53 CFA) |
60.90 $ (37,146.38 CFA) |
+24.4 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
6.66 $ (4,059.55 CFA) |
8.20 $ (5,000.00 CFA) |
+23.2 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
1.07 $ (650.78 CFA) |
2.46 $ (1,500.00 CFA) |
+130.5 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.98 $ (1,205.12 CFA) |
4.10 $ (2,500.00 CFA) |
+107.4 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.34 $ (1,424.22 CFA) |
3.88 $ (2,365.10 CFA) |
+66.1 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.70 $ (427.56 CFA) |
1.44 $ (879.44 CFA) |
+105.7 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.29 $ (177.79 CFA) |
1.22 $ (744.28 CFA) |
+318.6 % |
Markets | Ghana Edit |
Senegal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
9.61 $ (5,860.01 CFA) |
9.34 $ (5,699.15 CFA) |
-2.7 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.39 $ (849.77 CFA) |
0.57 $ (348.70 CFA) |
-59.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
0.94 $ (573.62 CFA) |
0.49 $ (297.67 CFA) |
-48.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
2.45 $ (1,491.39 CFA) |
2.38 $ (1,450.91 CFA) |
-2.7 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.81 $ (1,710.90 CFA) |
6.14 $ (3,745.38 CFA) |
+118.9 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.03 $ (1,237.77 CFA) |
4.94 $ (3,010.44 CFA) |
+143.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.20 $ (1,343.43 CFA) |
3.87 $ (2,358.68 CFA) |
+75.6 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.18 $ (717.82 CFA) |
0.99 $ (606.68 CFA) |
-15.5 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.60 $ (368.07 CFA) |
0.80 $ (487.61 CFA) |
+32.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.71 $ (431.22 CFA) |
0.99 $ (605.48 CFA) |
+40.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
1.06 $ (648.62 CFA) |
0.78 $ (473.05 CFA) |
-27.1 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
1.09 $ (664.17 CFA) |
0.59 $ (359.08 CFA) |
-45.9 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.85 $ (516.16 CFA) |
0.50 $ (306.18 CFA) |
-40.7 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.75 $ (455.05 CFA) |
0.84 $ (510.00 CFA) |
+12.1 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.53 $ (322.65 CFA) |
0.63 $ (381.25 CFA) |
+18.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
4.73 $ (2,887.12 CFA) |
9.84 $ (6,000.00 CFA) |
+107.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
1.14 $ (698.35 CFA) |
1.10 $ (673.23 CFA) |
-3.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.67 $ (1,020.12 CFA) |
1.79 $ (1,093.75 CFA) |
+7.2 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.57 $ (958.06 CFA) |
1.31 $ (800.00 CFA) |
-16.5 % |
Transportation | Ghana Edit |
Senegal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.99 $ (604.11 CFA) |
0.37 $ (225.00 CFA) |
-62.8 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
32.96 $ (20,106.30 CFA) |
20.49 $ (12,500.00 CFA) |
-37.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
1.58 $ (966.45 CFA) |
2.46 $ (1,500.00 CFA) |
+55.2 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.12 $ (1,294.32 CFA) |
5.28 $ (3,218.69 CFA) |
+148.7 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
5.62 $ (3,429.85 CFA) |
14.76 $ (9,000.00 CFA) |
+162.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
4.37 $ (2,663.85 CFA) |
6.02 $ (3,671.85 CFA) |
+37.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
7,786.99 $ (4,749,639.77 CFA) |
27,051.59 $ (16,500,000.00 CFA) |
+247.4 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
10,932.00 $ (6,667,925.24 CFA) |
26,778.34 $ (16,333,333.33 CFA) |
+145.0 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Ghana Edit |
Senegal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
46.20 $ (28,178.18 CFA) |
118.12 $ (72,046.83 CFA) |
+155.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
12.03 $ (7,339.82 CFA) |
9.02 $ (5,500.00 CFA) |
-25.1 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
47.53 $ (28,991.22 CFA) |
47.52 $ (28,985.71 CFA) |
-0.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Ghana Edit |
Senegal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
34.87 $ (21,266.73 CFA) |
65.03 $ (39,666.67 CFA) |
+86.5 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
15.15 $ (9,243.27 CFA) |
16.39 $ (10,000.00 CFA) |
+8.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
8.71 $ (5,313.98 CFA) |
8.20 $ (5,000.00 CFA) |
-5.9 % |
Childcare | Ghana Edit |
Senegal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
69.68 $ (42,500.67 CFA) |
250.02 $ (152,500.00 CFA) |
+258.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
5,996.24 $ (3,657,381.54 CFA) |
9,016.90 $ (5,499,819.14 CFA) |
+50.4 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Ghana Edit |
Senegal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
16.94 $ (10,334.45 CFA) |
59.02 $ (36,000.00 CFA) |
+248.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
19.14 $ (11,675.19 CFA) |
35.52 $ (21,666.67 CFA) |
+85.6 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
32.90 $ (20,069.10 CFA) |
81.65 $ (49,800.80 CFA) |
+148.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
33.51 $ (20,437.71 CFA) |
74.60 $ (45,500.00 CFA) |
+122.6 % |
Rent Per Month | Ghana Edit |
Senegal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
326.56 $ (199,184.03 CFA) |
855.56 $ (521,845.72 CFA) |
+162.0 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
100.93 $ (61,563.68 CFA) |
361.18 $ (220,297.86 CFA) |
+257.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
1,089.45 $ (664,502.44 CFA) |
2,537.26 $ (1,547,590.37 CFA) |
+132.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
384.22 $ (234,355.64 CFA) |
902.94 $ (550,744.65 CFA) |
+135.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Ghana Edit |
Senegal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
87.15 $ (53,157.70 CFA) |
228.47 $ (139,353.40 CFA) |
+162.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,425.13 $ (1,479,195.98 CFA) |
129.47 $ (78,966.93 CFA) |
-94.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Ghana Edit |
Senegal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
217.44 $ (132,626.79 CFA) |
339.39 $ (207,009.74 CFA) |
+56.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 23.67 | 8.19 | -65.4 % |
| Last update: | June 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 79 | 36 |
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