Dakar, Dakar, Senegal · Population 1,438,725 · National capital
▲ +25% vs Senegal average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | CFA3,539 ($5.85) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | CFA14,157 ($23.40) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | CFA1,062 ($1.76) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | CFA80,223 ($133) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | CFA12,977 ($21.45) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | CFA34,213 ($56.55) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | CFA9,910 ($16.38) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | CFA9,910 ($16.38) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | CFA2,595 ($4.29) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | CFA154,526 ($255) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | CFA107,497 ($178) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | CFA322,490 ($533) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Dakar is CFA275,275 ($455) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of CFA343,447 ($568) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly CFA446,481 ($738) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (CFA107,497 ($178)) represents about 31% of the total single-person budget.
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Dakar · pop. 1,170,791
CFA298,131 ($493) / moDiourbel · pop. 529,176
CFA275,681 ($456) / moThiès · pop. 391,253
CFA275,681 ($456) / moDakar · pop. 329,659
CFA275,681 ($456) / moDakar · pop. 295,459
CFA275,681 ($456) / moThiès · pop. 284,189
CFA275,681 ($456) / moSaint-Louis · pop. 258,592
CFA275,681 ($456) / moZiguinchor · pop. 205,294
CFA258,940 ($428) / moDakar is the capital and one of the key cities in Senegal. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is CFA343,447 ($568), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around CFA107,497 ($178) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to CFA797,693 ($1,319) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately CFA613,717 ($1,014) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Dakar is CFA275,275 ($455). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least CFA446,481 ($738) per month.