What does groceries cost in Dakar?

Basic groceries in Dakar cost: milk (1L) ($3), bread (500g) ($1), rice (1kg) ($1), eggs (12 pack) ($2), chicken breast (1kg) ($7), apples (1kg) ($3), bananas (1kg) ($2).

What does dining out cost in Dakar?

Dining out in Dakar: inexpensive meal ($11), mid-range restaurant meal ($41), local beer ($3), coffee ($4).

What does housing cost in Dakar?

Average monthly rent in Dakar: 1-bedroom apartment in city center ($849), 1-bedroom apartment outside center ($412), 3-bedroom apartment in city center ($2148), 3-bedroom apartment outside center ($1037).

What does transportation cost in Dakar?

Transportation costs in Dakar: public transport ticket ($0.37), monthly transport pass ($21.44), taxi starting fare ($2.49), gasoline per liter ($1.48).

What does utilities cost in Dakar?

Monthly utilities in Dakar: basic utilities for 85m² apartment ($143), mobile phone plan ($10), internet ($46).

What does entertainment cost in Dakar?

Entertainment costs in Dakar: movie ticket ($10), gym membership ($57), theater ticket ($42).

What does personal care cost in Dakar?

Personal care items in Dakar: deodorant ($5), shampoo ($3), toothpaste ($2), haircut ($12).

What does clothing cost in Dakar?

Clothing prices in Dakar: jeans ($59), dress ($40), sneakers ($86), leather shoes ($93).

What does healthcare cost in Dakar?

Healthcare costs in Dakar: cold medicine ($4), antibiotics ($8), doctor visit ($40).

What does education cost in Dakar?

Education costs in Dakar: preschool (monthly) ($253), international school (monthly) ($6897).

What does other expenses cost in Dakar?

Costs in Dakar include: averageSalary ($377), tablet ($751), tv ($441), microwave ($107), laundryDetergent ($9).

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Senegal

Dakar

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1,438,725 people • 2:38 AM

Lifestyle

Food Scene

Excellent

Nightlife

Good

Coffee Culture

Good

Street Cleanliness

Limited

Work

Coworking

Good

Work Cafés

Good

Power Reliability

Good

Nature

Nearby Beach

Green Spaces

Limited

Community

Nomad Community

Limited

Cost of Living

Total

$1,738

Additional Expenses

Groceries

$247

Food Outside

$254

Base Cost

$106

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Weather

26/10/2025

Air Quality

Moderate

83/500

Forecast

⛅

30°C

27°C

Feels like: 37°C

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WIFI

Good

Download Speed

Median

46.59 Mbps

Max

205.93 Mbps

Min

1.48 Mbps

Upload Speed

Median

9.42 Mbps

Max

116.25 Mbps

Min

0.11 Mbps

Latency

8 ms

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Safety

6/10 - Safe

Walking at Day

Safe

Walking at Night

Moderate

Safety Index

Moderate

Crime Index

Moderate

Mobility

Walkability

Okay

Public Transit

Okay

Bikeability

Bad

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