Can you live in Dakar with $ 1,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,252, you would have roughly $0 left each month (Tight Budget).

Can you live in Dakar with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,252, you would have roughly $748 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Dakar with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,252, you would have roughly $1,748 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Dakar with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,252, you would have roughly $3,748 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Dakar with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,252, you would have roughly $6,748 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Dakar, Senegal

How much does it really cost to live in Dakar? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Africa 👥 1,140,000 people ☀️ Warm climate Large city 🌊 Near the sea 💱 XOF

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$ $520 1-bedroom rent / mo

66 Quality of life / 100

60 Safety / 100

68 Internet / 100

80 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$520
Food (moderate)	$330
Transport	$15
Utilities	$55
Internet	$24
Healthcare	$50
Entertainment	$135
Total (moderate)	$1,252

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Dakar.

Shared accommodation	$220
Studio	$400
1-bedroom	$520
2-bedroom	$760
3-bedroom	$1,040

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City Scores

How Dakar rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate☀️ Warm
City sizeLarge
Near the seaYes 🌊
Geography🌊 Sea
Capital cityDakar
LanguageFrench
CurrencyXOF
Time zoneAfrica/Dakar

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Pros and Cons of Dakar

✅ Pros

Affordable cost of living
Fast and reliable internet
Great overall quality of life
Located near the coast
Pleasant climate

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $810 per month Basic $932 per month Moderate $1,252 per month Comfortable $1,744 per month Premium $2,802 per month

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Can You Live in Dakar on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Tight Budget	$-252 / month
$ 2,000	Comfortable	$748 / month
$ 3,000	Premium Lifestyle	$1,748 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,748 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,748 / month