Travel budget in Senegal

Senegal: calculate your travel budget

Senegal: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Senegal for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 30 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 9.7 per person
  • $ 1.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 719* (434952 F CFA)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 69 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 25 per person
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 8.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 2392* (1448594 F CFA)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 77 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 44 per person
  • $ 53 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 4219* (2554762 F CFA)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Senegal in 2024

Cost of living: Senegal VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Senegal in 2024 is 32% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Senegal by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Senegal compared to the national average.

Cities /Senegal View Details
Dakar 9% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Dakar
Koungheul 2% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Koungheul
Louga 9% lessTravel budget and cost of living in Louga



Local prices in Senegal by expense type

Senegal: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Senegal costs 43% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 5.4/person
($ 2.5 to $ 13)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 31/person
($ 13 to $ 38)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 8.2/person
($ 5.7 to $ 10)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.5 for 500ml
($ 1.1 to $ 4.5)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 2.5)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.7/cup
($ 2.5 to $ 5.3)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 0.5 to $ 2.5)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 2.2)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Senegal: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Senegal costs 63% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 38/night
($ 21 to $ 101)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 59/night
($ 35 to $ 99)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 78/night
($ 46 to $ 136)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 76/night
($ 45 to $ 136)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 112/night
($ 73 to $ 166)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 42/month
($ 20 to $ 96)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 72/month
($ 41 to $ 131)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 88/month
($ 59 to $ 142)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 59/month
($ 39 to $ 91)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 142/month
($ 88 to $ 267)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Senegal: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Senegal costs 36% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.5/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 3.4)

130% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1.9)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.5)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.4/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 4.7)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 6.6 to $ 12)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.9)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.6)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.4)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Senegal: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Senegal is 15% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.3/ticket
($ 0.3 to $ 2.5)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 3.4/km
($ 1.6 to $ 4.1)

90% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.6)

67% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 2.5
($ 1.6 to $ 4.1)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 43/24hrs
($ 33 to $ 77)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Senegal: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Senegal costs 34% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.2/ticket
($ 5 to $ 18)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 18/hr
($ 8.2 to $ 18)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Senegal: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Senegal costs 31% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.3/pack
($ 1.3 to $ 1.6)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 60
($ 21 to $ 84)

13% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 37
($ 25 to $ 50)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Dakar
London → Dakar
London → Dakar
$ 587
(fair price: $ 509)
New York City → Dakar
New York City → Dakar
New York City → Dakar
$ 1090
(fair price: $ 913)
Montreal → Dakar
Montreal → Dakar
Montreal → Dakar
$ 1100
(fair price: $ 926)
Manchester → Dakar
Manchester → Dakar
Manchester → Dakar
$ 664
(fair price: $ 552)
Dublin → Dakar
Dublin → Dakar
Dublin → Dakar
$ 557
(fair price: $ 473)
Toronto → Dakar
Toronto → Dakar
Toronto → Dakar
$ 1181
(fair price: $ 959)

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About the information on the cost of living in Senegal

The information about the cost of living in Senegal shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Senegal updated on 23-03-2024.

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