Cost of Living Comparison Between Nigeria and Senegal 
| Indices Difference |  |
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| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Cost of Living Including Rent | |
| Rent Prices in Senegal are 12.0% lower than in Nigeria | |
| Restaurant Prices in Senegal are 88.0% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Groceries Prices in Senegal are 31.5% higher than in Nigeria | |
| Not enough data to calculate difference in Local Purchasing Power | |
Restaurants | Nigeria Edit |
Senegal Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
2.09 $ (1,266.91 CFA) |
6.59 $ (4,000.00 CFA) |
+215.7 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
34.31 $ (20,830.01 CFA) |
49.41 $ (30,000.00 CFA) |
+44.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
5.58 $ (3,387.74 CFA) |
9.88 $ (6,000.00 CFA) |
+77.1 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) |
0.89 $ (541.69 CFA) |
2.47 $ (1,500.00 CFA) |
+176.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.29 $ (786.05 CFA) |
4.12 $ (2,500.00 CFA) |
+218.0 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) |
2.07 $ (1,255.45 CFA) |
3.96 $ (2,404.79 CFA) |
+91.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) |
0.37 $ (225.44 CFA) |
0.95 $ (575.83 CFA) |
+155.4 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) |
0.24 $ (144.23 CFA) |
1.00 $ (607.15 CFA) |
+321.0 % |
Markets | Nigeria Edit |
Senegal Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) |
10.50 $ (6,378.34 CFA) |
9.97 $ (6,056.66 CFA) |
-5.0 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) |
1.16 $ (706.41 CFA) |
0.50 $ (306.18 CFA) |
-56.7 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) |
1.07 $ (647.89 CFA) |
0.53 $ (323.18 CFA) |
-50.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) |
1.89 $ (1,146.69 CFA) |
2.43 $ (1,477.50 CFA) |
+28.8 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
2.19 $ (1,329.56 CFA) |
6.31 $ (3,832.86 CFA) |
+188.3 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
2.03 $ (1,233.35 CFA) |
4.03 $ (2,449.40 CFA) |
+98.6 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) |
2.05 $ (1,242.16 CFA) |
4.58 $ (2,782.04 CFA) |
+124.0 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
1.63 $ (988.67 CFA) |
1.20 $ (730.56 CFA) |
-26.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) |
0.98 $ (593.46 CFA) |
0.85 $ (519.11 CFA) |
-12.5 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
0.70 $ (424.40 CFA) |
1.14 $ (692.76 CFA) |
+63.2 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) |
0.90 $ (546.80 CFA) |
0.86 $ (524.90 CFA) |
-4.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) |
0.90 $ (545.74 CFA) |
0.66 $ (403.17 CFA) |
-26.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) |
0.82 $ (495.10 CFA) |
0.59 $ (359.09 CFA) |
-27.5 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) |
0.84 $ (512.14 CFA) |
0.92 $ (558.33 CFA) |
+9.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) |
0.50 $ (301.66 CFA) |
0.74 $ (450.00 CFA) |
+49.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
4.20 $ (2,550.70 CFA) |
10.71 $ (6,500.00 CFA) |
+154.8 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) |
0.89 $ (541.52 CFA) |
1.06 $ (643.75 CFA) |
+18.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) |
1.11 $ (672.96 CFA) |
2.00 $ (1,214.29 CFA) |
+80.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) |
1.29 $ (785.48 CFA) |
1.32 $ (800.00 CFA) |
+1.8 % |
Transportation | Nigeria Edit |
Senegal Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) |
0.56 $ (337.12 CFA) |
0.33 $ (200.00 CFA) |
-40.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) |
34.22 $ (20,780.96 CFA) |
? (? CFA) |
|
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) |
0.89 $ (542.04 CFA) |
2.47 $ (1,500.00 CFA) |
+176.7 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) |
2.73 $ (1,655.91 CFA) |
4.64 $ (2,816.35 CFA) |
+70.1 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) |
4.34 $ (2,634.85 CFA) |
16.47 $ (10,000.00 CFA) |
+279.5 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
2.56 $ (1,557.07 CFA) |
6.17 $ (3,747.56 CFA) |
+140.7 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) |
16,572.00 $ (10,062,383.44 CFA) |
19,763.11 $ (12,000,000.00 CFA) |
+19.3 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) |
22,040.84 $ (13,383,018.14 CFA) |
? (? CFA) |
|
Utilities (Monthly) | Nigeria Edit |
Senegal Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment |
33.14 $ (20,120.17 CFA) |
128.46 $ (78,000.00 CFA) |
+287.7 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data |
9.86 $ (5,985.44 CFA) |
9.47 $ (5,750.00 CFA) |
-3.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) |
31.24 $ (18,969.80 CFA) |
50.53 $ (30,680.00 CFA) |
+61.7 % |
Sports And Leisure | Nigeria Edit |
Senegal Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult |
31.58 $ (19,174.16 CFA) |
72.05 $ (43,750.00 CFA) |
+128.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) |
8.55 $ (5,191.02 CFA) |
20.59 $ (12,500.00 CFA) |
+140.8 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat |
6.47 $ (3,930.03 CFA) |
8.23 $ (5,000.00 CFA) |
+27.2 % |
Childcare | Nigeria Edit |
Senegal Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child |
75.13 $ (45,620.84 CFA) |
251.16 $ (152,500.00 CFA) |
+234.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child |
1,626.99 $ (987,895.69 CFA) |
6,203.42 $ (3,766,666.67 CFA) |
+281.3 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Nigeria Edit |
Senegal Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) |
17.91 $ (10,875.03 CFA) |
63.13 $ (38,333.33 CFA) |
+252.5 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) |
26.85 $ (16,304.05 CFA) |
38.43 $ (23,333.33 CFA) |
+43.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
54.64 $ (33,177.27 CFA) |
107.05 $ (65,000.00 CFA) |
+95.9 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes |
56.54 $ (34,332.68 CFA) |
115.28 $ (70,000.00 CFA) |
+103.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Nigeria Edit |
Senegal Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre |
883.50 $ (536,452.96 CFA) |
838.85 $ (509,345.71 CFA) |
-5.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre |
553.35 $ (335,989.81 CFA) |
360.23 $ (218,730.47 CFA) |
-34.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre |
2,178.43 $ (1,322,725.93 CFA) |
2,238.17 $ (1,359,000.00 CFA) |
+2.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre |
1,279.07 $ (776,640.78 CFA) |
870.52 $ (528,571.43 CFA) |
-31.9 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Nigeria Edit |
Senegal Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
139.30 $ (84,583.61 CFA) |
210.38 $ (127,740.62 CFA) |
+51.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
102.29 $ (62,109.73 CFA) |
125.46 $ (76,179.86 CFA) |
+22.7 % |
Salaries And Financing | Nigeria Edit |
Senegal Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
129.98 $ (78,923.09 CFA) |
375.14 $ (227,779.07 CFA) |
+188.6 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 17.60 | 8.25 | -53.1 % |
| Last update: | March 2025 | March 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 81 | 24 |
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