Living in Dakar

Dakar

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Dakar is a lively city known for its music, art, and friendly locals. You'll find vibrant markets, stunning coastal views, and historic sites all around. The city's bustling streets are perfect for a wander, with plenty of street food to keep you fuelled. Don't forget to visit Gorée Island, just a short ferry ride away, for a glimpse into the past. The nightlife here is buzzing too, with a mix of traditional and modern sounds to keep your feet tapping all night. Whether you're into culture, history, or just a good time, Dakar has something for you.

The Good

  • 🎉 Decent nightlife
  • 🍜 Streetfood
  • ☀️ Fantastic weather
  • ⛱️ Decent beach

The Bad

  • 👮 Not the safest
  • ☀️ Uncomfortably hot

Living costs

Estimated Monthly Living Cost
Dakar
Cheapest () Costliest ()
Senegal
0%
cheaper than Senegal median
140th
Cheapest out of 291 RoamRank places
  • The average salary in Dakar is
  • It's about 49% more expensive to live in Dakar than it is Medellin
  • You can expect to spend around $1,536.88 per month living here

Work
Internet
60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data
PAYG Sim Card
30 Day / Unlimited Data
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Airalo eSim
Global eSims for Instant Connectivity
 Buy
Coffee
Regular (8-10oz)
Co-Working Space
Per Month
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Living
Apartment (1 bed)
Median Rent Per Month
Apartment (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Airbnb (2 beds)
Median Rent Per Month
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Utilities
Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage Collection Per Month
Water
0.33 liter bottle

Leisure
Meal
Cheap Restaurant
Meal for 2
Mid Range Restaurant
Local Beer
330ml Bottle
Cocktail
Standard Measure
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Bottle of Wine
Mid range
Gym Membership
Per Month
Cigarettes
20 pack
Cinema
Admission Per Person
  • Prices are estimates and should be used as a guide only. We accept no responsibility for inaccuracies in data.
  • Prices adjusted to reflect exchange rates as of 4th Jun 2026

Safety

OK

While Dakar has a relatively low crime rate compared to other major cities in the region, petty crime such as pickpocketing can occur, especially in crowded areas. Visitors should remain vigilant.

Internet speed

Poor

Download
23.1Mbps
Upload
12.8Mbps
Latency
27.2ms
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