Cheapest priced cityDakar$1,076 essentials/mo
Priciest priced citySaint-Louis$2,024 essentials/mo
Average 1-bed outside centre$690across 2 priced cities
Dakar vs the worldCheaper than 270 of the 535 priced cities we trackessentials, single person, USD
Tourist stay signal90 days visa-free for the US, UK, EU and dozens more, since a 2015 reform.as of 2026-08
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Dakar | $1,076 | 95.7 région | $445 | $837 | $134 | $161 | $257 | $79 | $403 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Louis | $2,024 | 98.5 région | $936 | $1,509 | $297 | $395 | $318 | $78 | $4,190 |
Single person, USD. Data updated August 6, 2026.
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