Cost of Living in Dakar, Senegal

Dakar has a cost of living index of 45/100 (New York = 100). It is 55% cheaper than New York. Data sourced live via AI — updated regularly.

45/100
Cost Index
$1,670/mo
Median Income
58/100
Safety Index
subtropical steppe
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

HousingScore: 50/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$1,665/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$550/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,500/month
Food & GroceriesScore: 40/100
Milk (1 liter)$2.7/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$0.75/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$1.2/kg
Dining OutScore: 45/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$9/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$67/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$9/meal
TransportationScore: 45/100
Monthly Transit Pass$40/month
One-Way Ticket$0.41/trip
Taxi (1 km)$3.6/km
UtilitiesScore: 50/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$110/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$50/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$25/month
HealthcareScore: 50/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$16/visit
Dentist Visit$35/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$12/course
EntertainmentScore: 50/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$10/ticket
Theater Ticket$35/ticket
Museum Entry$12/ticket
FitnessScore: 48/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$40/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$18/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$7/entry
Personal CareScore: 42/100
Haircut (Men)$15/cut
Haircut (Women)$30/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$4.5/bottle
ClothingScore: 48/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$55/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$35/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$80/pair

Digital Nomad Profile

45 Mbps
Internet Speed
$150
Coworking/Month
fair
Café WiFi
low
English Level
growing
Nomad Community
70/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Plateau, Maradi, Point E

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dakar cheap to live in?

Dakar has a cost of living index of 45/100, where New York = 100. It is 55% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $900–$1,260 per month.

How much does rent cost in Dakar?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Dakar costs approximately $1,665/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $550/month.

Is Dakar good for digital nomads?

Dakar has a growing digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 45 Mbps, café wifi reliability is fair, and coworking spaces run about $150/month. English proficiency is low.

What is the average salary in Dakar?

The median net monthly salary in Dakar is approximately $1,670 USD. The income tax rate is around 43%.

How does Dakar compare to New York for cost of living?

Dakar (cost index 45) is 55% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,375/month by moving from New York to Dakar.

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