Senegal
Senegal's vibrant Atlantic capital on the westernmost tip of Africa, famous for its music scene, colorful markets, and the warm Teranga hospitality.
#218 of 250
84% below average
Monthly cost, one adult
$ 243
Based on NYC = 100 index
Total does not include Housing, Restaurants, Entertainment, & Healthcare — no scraped prices there (N/A)
Dakar is the 218. most expensive of the 250 cities we track — a month here comes to $ 243 for one adult.
Cheaper here than almost anywhere else is clothing, 65% below the median: summer dress (chain store) $ 21, running shoes (nike, adidas) $ 72. You also get off lightly on utilities, transportation.
Percentages compare this city against the median of all tracked cities, category by category.
28 prices on this page come from live scrapers (3 sources, observed September 16, 2026 to October 14, 2026). They are free to reuse under CC BY 4.0: credit CostCompass and link this page.
CostCompass (2026). Cost of living in Dakar, Senegal. Data as of 2026-10-14. https://costcompass.net/living/cities/dakar. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
| Item | Price (USD) | Observations | Last observed | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fish Fillet (1kg) | 8.01 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal |
| Milk (1 liter) | 2.52 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal |
| Yogurt (150g) | 1.38 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal |
| Cheese (1kg) | 14.62 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal |
| Butter (200g) | 2.93 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal |
| Eggs (12) | 1.84 / item | 1 | 2026-10-07 | Auchan Sénégal |
| Bread (500g) | 1.86 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal |
| Pasta (500g) | 1.50 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal |
| Rice (1kg) | 1.48 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal, WFP food prices |
| Oats (500g) | 3.09 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal |
| Potatoes (1kg) | 0.76 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal, WFP food prices |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | 3.05 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal |
| Carrots (1kg) | 2.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal |
| Onions (1kg) | 0.80 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices, Auchan Sénégal |
| Garlic (1kg) | 2.20 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal |
| Apples (1kg) | 3.22 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.56 / item | 2 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal, WFP food prices |
| Oranges (1kg) | 0.68 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | WFP food prices |
| Lentils (1kg) | 8.60 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal |
| Canned Tomatoes (400g) | 1.75 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal |
| Sunflower Oil (1L) | 2.85 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal |
| Flour (1kg) | 1.62 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal |
| Sugar (1kg) | 1.35 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal |
| Coffee (250g) | 5.54 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal |
| Water (1.5 liter) | 0.32 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal |
| Orange Juice (1L) | 2.09 / item | 1 | 2026-10-13 | Auchan Sénégal |
| Summer Dress (Chain Store) | 21.30 / item | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Local Clothing Shops (frontier markets) |
| Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas) | 71.55 / pair | 1 | 2026-10-14 | Local Clothing Shops (frontier markets) |
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