How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Dakar? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Dakar.
Currency in Senegal West African CFA franc (XOF CFA). For 10 US dollars you can get 6.25 thousand West African CFA francs. For 100 US dollars you can get 62.5 thousand West African CFA francs. And the other way around: For 100 West African CFA francs you can get 0.16 US dollars.
The total costs in Dakar are lower than in United States. Food is 44% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 32%. The cost of living in Dakar is less than in United States by about 32%. In your free time you can have a break or relax while actively practicing sport - the costs are similar to those in United States
Are hotels expensive in Dakar? How much will we pay for a room in Dakar?
The average price of accommodation in Senegal is $84 (CFA 52.6K). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $32 (CFA 19.7K) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $15.4 (CFA 9.59K). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Senegal in $55 (CFA 34.3K). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $71 (CFA 44.4K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $111 (CFA 69.3K) in Senegal If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $200 (CFA 125K)
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Dakar? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Dakar? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Dakar?
If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 8 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 8 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 59 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 4.8 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 1.3 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Dakar, including tomatoes, milk, cheese, chicken breast, or oranges
When you're thinking about traveling and it doesn't necessarily have to be a specific country, maybe the costs will be lower than in Dakar in one of the nearby countries? Check prices in: The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Sierra Leone, and Cape Verde.
fees
$115 ($68 - $240)
by half less than in United States
internet
$46 ($32 - $62)
35% is less expensive than in United States
jeans
$58 ($19.2 - $80)
9.8% more than in United States
average earnings
$304
93% is less expensive than in United States
renting a small apartment in the center
$897 ($480 - $1.44K)
by half less than in United States
renting a large apartment outside the center
$882 ($640 - $1.28K)
64% is less expensive than in United States
bread
$0.66 ($0.28 - $1.9)
81% is less expensive than in United States
cheese
$13.2 ($6.4 - $16.8)
2.8% more than in United States
rice
$1.1 ($0.8 - $2.4)
77% is less expensive than in United States
tomatoes
$1.7 ($0.96 - $2.5)
66% is less expensive than in United States
bananas
$1.7 ($1.3 - $2.4)
1.2% is less expensive than in United States
wine
$8.8 ($4.8 - $16)
by half less than in United States
cheap restaurant
$8 ($3.2 - $12)
by half less than in United States
local beer
$2.4 ($1.2 - $4.4)
by half less than in United States
coffee
$3.8 ($2.4 - $5.1)
26% is less expensive than in United States
bottle of water
$1.1 ($0.48 - $2.1)
by half less than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$8 ($7.2 - $9.7)
26% is less expensive than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$1.3 ($0.56 - $2.4)
by half less than in United States
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internet
$46 ($32 - $62)
35% is less expensive than in United States
fees
$115 ($68 - $240)
by half less than in United States
cheese
$13.2 ($6.4 - $16.8)
2.8% more than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$8 ($7.2 - $9.7)
26% is less expensive than in United States
jeans
$58 ($19.2 - $80)
9.8% more than in United States
rice
$1.1 ($0.8 - $2.4)
77% is less expensive than in United States