Cost of Living in Dakar
Summary of cost of living in Dakar, Senegal:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,115.5$ (1,756,852.3CFA), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 886.0$ (499,604.2CFA), excluding rent.
- Dakar is 50.4% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Dakar is, on average, 78.2% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 3,000.00 CFA | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 31,000.00 CFA | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 6,000.00 CFA | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 1,500.00 CFA | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2,500.00 CFA | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 2,507.02 CFA | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 584.17 CFA | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 512.50 CFA | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1,508.33 CFA | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 426.38 CFA | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 445.66 CFA | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1,350.00 CFA | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3,565.24 CFA | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2,458.47 CFA | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 2,971.03 CFA | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 783.48 CFA | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 479.11 CFA | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 738.12 CFA | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 508.02 CFA | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 362.87 CFA | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 313.74 CFA | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 575.00 CFA | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 458.33 CFA | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8,500.00 CFA | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1,266.67 CFA | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1,457.14 CFA | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 1,000.00 CFA | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 200.00 CFA | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 45,000.00 CFA | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1,250.00 CFA | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 2,414.02 CFA | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 10,000.00 CFA | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 990.00 CFA | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 20,750,000.00 CFA | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 28,000,000.00 CFA | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 118,944.44 CFA | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 6,825.00 CFA | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 27,160.00 CFA | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 28,333.33 CFA | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 13,500.00 CFA | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 5,000.00 CFA | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 152,500.00 CFA | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 6,400,887.36 CFA | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 29,250.00 CFA | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 26,666.67 CFA | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 50,000.00 CFA | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 73,333.33 CFA | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 558,333.33 CFA | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 252,166.67 CFA | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,234,000.00 CFA | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 587,857.14 CFA | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 240,431.07 CFA | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 77,294.69 CFA | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 227,124.54 CFA | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.25 | |
Prices in Dakar
This city had 154 entries in the past 12 months by 12 different contributors.
Last update: 3 January 2026
Last update: 3 January 2026
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