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Dakar, Senegal

Cost of living · 2023 · Africa · Rent +6.8% vs 2022

1-Bed Rent EUR 329 per month
3-Bed Rent EUR 611 per month
Groceries EUR 216 per month
Transport Pass EUR 19 per month
Utilities EUR 71 per month
Restaurant Meal EUR 6 per person

Rent trend in Dakar (2022–2026)

Cost breakdown in Dakar (2023)

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Estimated monthly budget in Dakar

Based on 2023 data. Includes rent, groceries, transport, utilities and occasional dining out.

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Single person
EUR 680
🏠 Rent EUR 329
🛒 Groceries EUR 216
🚌 Transport EUR 19
💡 Utilities EUR 71
🍽️ Dining out EUR 45
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Family (3–4 people)
EUR 1,348
🏠 Rent 3-bed EUR 611
🛒 Groceries EUR 541
🚌 Transport ×2 EUR 38
💡 Utilities EUR 92
🍽️ Dining out EUR 68

Frequently asked questions

What is the cost of living in Dakar in 2023?

In 2023, a single person living in Dakar needs approximately EUR 680/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around EUR 1,348/month. Dakar is considered a affordable city by global standards.

How much is rent in Dakar in 2023?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Dakar costs approximately EUR 329/month in 2023. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around EUR 611/month. Rent has changed +6.8% vs 2022.

How much do groceries cost in Dakar?

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Dakar are approximately EUR 216 in 2023. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

What does public transport cost in Dakar?

A monthly public transport pass in Dakar costs EUR 19 in 2023, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

How much are utilities in Dakar?

Monthly utility costs in Dakar average EUR 71 in 2023, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Is Dakar expensive to live in?

Dakar is located in Senegal (Africa). With a 1-bed rent of EUR 329/month and total single-person expenses around EUR 680/month, it is affordable by global standards.

How much does eating out cost in Dakar?

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Dakar costs approximately EUR 6 in 2023. Budget around EUR 45/month if dining out a few times a week.

How have living costs in Dakar changed over time?

LifeIndexed tracks cost of living data for Dakar from 2022 to 2026. 1-bed rent has increased by 21.3% over this period (from EUR 308 in 2022 to EUR 373 in 2026). Use the year tabs above to compare costs across years.

What is the monthly budget needed to live comfortably in Dakar?

To live comfortably in Dakar in 2023, a single person needs approximately EUR 680/month. This covers rent (EUR 329), groceries (EUR 216), transport (EUR 19), utilities (EUR 71) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around EUR 1,348/month.

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