MigrantoCost of living in Senegal
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries, and where the money goes
Monthly cost in Senegal
Spending runs from F CFA 26,700 a month in the poorest fifth to F CFA 158,000 in the richest
Per person, whole country
F CFA 57,800
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
F CFA 26,700richest 20%
F CFA 158,000
Where people spend money in Senegal
One person's out-of-pocket spending, averaged across the whole country
Ask Migo
Tap a question — our AI assistant answers it in chat
Key facts
The cost of living in Senegal in numbers
Groceries takes an unusual share of the budget
It absorbs 55% of spending here, or F CFA 31,800 a month, against 19.7% in a typical country, 35.3 points more.
Typical spending takes 37% of the average wage
A typical person spends F CFA 57,800 a month while the average take-home wage is F CFA 155,000, so 63% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
How living costs in Senegal compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Senegal against other countries
Cheaper than 63% of countries
Where Senegal sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs F CFA 567,000 at world-middle prices costs F CFA 502,000 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), category breakdown 2023 (United Nations Statistics Division), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
Living-cost calculator
What it costs to live in Senegal
Tell us what you earn and spend today — we'll estimate what the same lifestyle would cost in Senegal and how much you could have left each month
- What your lifestyle costs
- How much could be left each month
- How it compares with today
Cost of living in Senegal
F CFA 26,700/mo
vs F CFA 454,000 in your country
Take-home
F CFA 303,000
vs F CFA 681,000 in your country
Potential savings
F CFA 277,000
more than in your country
Standard of living
Under a minute, no sign-up
Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Senegal?
A typical person in Senegal spends about F CFA 57,800 a month — around F CFA 694,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Senegal?
By spending, Senegal ranks #150 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about F CFA 57,800 a month, the poorest 20% about F CFA 26,700 and the richest 20% about F CFA 158,000. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Senegal in US dollars?
The cost of living in Senegal is about $102 a month, or roughly $1,224 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Senegal?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about F CFA 26,700 a month per person, a typical one around F CFA 57,800, and a comfortable life around F CFA 77,700. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
What do people spend the most on in Senegal?
The biggest expense is groceries, at about F CFA 31,800 a month (55% of spending). Then come housing (F CFA 7,370, 13%) and communication (F CFA 3,400, 6%).
Is the average salary in Senegal enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about F CFA 57,800 a month, while the average take-home pay in Senegal is about F CFA 155,000. For more on incomes, see salaries in Senegal.
Is Senegal an expensive country to live in?
No. Senegal is more expensive than 19% of countries worldwide and ranks 23rd of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
What currency is used in Senegal?
Senegal uses the West African CFA Franc (XOF). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
Where to live?
Score countries, regions and cities by what matters to you
Living in Senegal
See the full country overview