Dakar, Senegal

In 2025, a single person living in Dakar needs approximately EUR 750/month, covering rent, groceries, transport and utilities. A family of 3–4 typically spends around EUR 1,489/month. Dakar is considered a affordable city by global standards.

A 1-bedroom apartment in Dakar costs approximately EUR 363/month in 2025. A 3-bedroom apartment runs around EUR 675/month. Rent has changed +3.8% vs 2024.

Monthly grocery costs for one person in Dakar are approximately EUR 239 in 2025. This covers basic supermarket shopping including food and household essentials.

A monthly public transport pass in Dakar costs EUR 21 in 2025, covering unlimited bus, metro and tram travel within the city.

Monthly utility costs in Dakar average EUR 78 in 2025, covering electricity, heating/cooling, water and internet for a standard apartment.

Dakar is located in Senegal (Africa). With a 1-bed rent of EUR 363/month and total single-person expenses around EUR 750/month, it is affordable by global standards.

A typical restaurant meal for one person in Dakar costs approximately EUR 6 in 2025. Budget around EUR 50/month if dining out a few times a week.

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.

To live comfortably in Dakar in 2025, a single person needs approximately EUR 750/month. This covers rent (EUR 363), groceries (EUR 239), transport (EUR 21), utilities (EUR 78) and dining out occasionally. A family of 3–4 should budget around EUR 1,489/month.