Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses
24.50 XOF
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages
65 XOF
1 month of gym subscription.
105 XOF
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone)
90 XOF
Unisex Loris perfume
30 XOF
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price.
100 XOF
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards
1000 XOF
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards
3000 XOF
Entertainment
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks
120 XOF
Go carting 30mins
120 XOF
Movie House 3d cinema
30 XOF
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket)
15 XOF
Photo shoot
120 XOF
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee
12.50 XOF
3 course dinner local restaurant two people
96.50 XOF
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people
150 XOF
Play station 4 console without games.
2000 XOF
Spalding Basketball
200 XOF
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls
500 XOF
Transportation
Taxi fare on average 5-10km
45 XOF
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare
30 XOF
1 liter petrol/diesel
6.50 XOF
1 day rent a car cost
140 XOF
Driver’s license
2300 XOF
Clothes
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar)
150 XOF
1 pair of men’s formal shoes
215 XOF
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands)
280 XOF
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers)
135.79 XOF
Ladies formal shoes original and durable
120 XOF
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance)
150 XOF
The cost of living in Senegal is relatively low. A lifestyle similar to that of the locals is less costly. It is wiser to change living habits as it reduces costs. It is advised for foreign students not to spend too much on eating out and living in high-end expensive apartments.
Accommodation
There are several accommodation options available in Senegal. These can include hotel stays, flats, or apartments. An apartment in the city center costs XOF 630 222.16 and a 1 bedroom apartment outside of the city centre costs XOF598 793.76. Hotels offer luxurious but very expensive accommodation.
Shopping and Groceries
Senegal is a generally affordable country. There are several shops and malls where you can get products at an affordable price. Some of the shops and malls in Senegal include:
Sandaga market.
Sea plaza
Ets Ndiaw Diop
Dakar city mall
Pavilion Senegal
Transport –getting around in Senegal is fairly easy with many transport options available in Senegal.
Rental Cars- private transport is the best to navigate through the crowded streets of Dakar and other major cities. Hiring a car will save a lot of time getting to where you want to go easily. There are many car hire options available including SIXT, Budget, Avis, and Europcar, to name but a few. Car rental on average costs about $46 per day.
Buses- Buses are usually available but sometimes unreliable. These are mostly used for long-distance travel.
Trains- the main operator of the Senegalese rail is Transrail. These can be found at the Dakar railway station.
Taxis- these can be noticed by their distinct yellow and black or blue and yellow color. Taxis in Senegal are very cheap, numerous and you can find them anywhere in Senegal. Fares however have to be negotiated because most taxis have broken meters or none at all.
Planes- there are several international and local airplanes plying their roots in Senegal. Planes can be used for long-distance travel but can be quite costly.
Bills and Utilities: Utilities in Senegal cost about XOF 67 644.23per month, and Prepaid voice calls 1 min. cost XOF 152.50 per minute for local calls and unlimited data would cost XOF 30 980