Cost of living in Senegal
#1 2008-08-12 12:21:09
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Cost of living in Senegal
Hi everybody,
It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Senegal.
Don't forget to mention where in Senegal you are living.
How much does it cost to live in Senegal?
> accommodation prices
> public transportation fares (tube, bus etc ...)
> food prices(per month, how much does it cost you?)
> health prices (for those who need medical insurance)
> eduction prices (if you need to pay)
> energy prices (oil, electricity)
> common bills (Internet, television, telephone, mobile phone)
> prices of a good menu in a traditional restaurant
> prices of a beer and or a coffee in a regular pub
> price of the cinema
Do not hesitate to add items to this list!
Thanks in advance for your participation!!
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#2 2009-06-11 06:21:39
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How do I find out the answers to the questions listed? This is my first attempt to blog and need help. Our 24 yo female daughter is a dental student who will be doing an eight week internship in Dakar for two months and needs safe and economical housing during this time. Welcome any suggestions. Thanks so much, NancyFlorida
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#3 2009-06-13 23:14:21
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Hello Nancy
I will help no problem. ny name is Aziz. Senegal is a open country with a tradition of hospitality. I am reachable at 221776565200 or email at aziz1other@gmail.com
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#4 2009-06-14 08:53:27
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adiagne, maybe you could help us with the above questions?
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#5 2009-06-14 13:22:50
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Hello Julien,
Yes I will, just tell me what kind of appartment she wants and where
will she stands in Dakar. For my part I am ready to help her. Because
I was student like her and important thing is also my brother was
graduated in Florida State university and he was helped by one
american family. Be sure that your daughter wont have problem in
Dakar. So give following information I will help:
- Do Nancy want to stay with me, I have appt in center of Dakar
- IF not, just tell me what kind of appt he wants (how many rooms..)
and where or tell where he will do his internship.
- For transportation no problem I have a car, I will help, Each day I
can take her to his school
I am very pleased to help u.
Kind Regards
Adiagne
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#6 2009-06-14 20:04:52
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Re: Cost of living in Senegal
I was talking about the cost of living in senegal 
(first post)
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#7 2009-06-14 23:32:40
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OK JULIEN,
I WAS THINKING THAT U ARE LINKED TO NANCY.
YES OF COURSE I CAN HAVE SUCH INFORMATION. YOU CAN GIVE ME UR EMAIL THEN I WILL MOVE TO STATISTICAL OFFICE AND SEND U DOCUMENTATION ABOUT COST OF LIVING IN SENEGAL.
KIND REGARDS
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#8 2009-06-15 03:57:55
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Julien and Adiagne, So appreciate your offer to help. Please email me info at n.orynich@att.net. Thanks so much, Nancy
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#9 2009-06-16 00:00:23
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Hi NANCY,
I have sent u today informations in ur mailbox.
Regards
Adiagne
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#10 2009-06-18 20:14:29
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Hi,
Regarding your query on cost of living. (1USD = 460CFA approx)
A typical furnished accomodation in a fairly decent place will be around
400,000CFA francs for a one bedroom, hall,kitchen,toilets, independent apart fully furnished, and includes utility charges also.
For a two bedroom set it will cost additional 100,000/- additional.
To give you an idea of the cost of food items
A loaf of bread is 800-1000CFA
1 litre milk - 800 CFA
Chicken - 3000 CFA/kg
eggs- 2000CFA for a crate (of 30 eggs).
Mineral water 10 litres -1000CFA
butter - 1250 CFA for 125grms
coke 1.5 litres cost 550 CFA
Beef - 2200/kg
Transportation
It is better to use taxis
A taxi cost charges is min of 500CFA to max of 2000CFA based on distance. 2000CFA for 8-10 km.
Communication charges:
international call 170/min
Internet is 25000CFA/month for 512kpbs connection
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#11 2009-06-19 05:23:08
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Sanil, Appreciate your informative response. Thank you for taking the time to respond, NancyFlorida
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#12 2009-11-03 13:14:52
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HI
Is there anyone that can help with the cost of living for senegal as i am from South Africa and i am doing rechearch on all African Countries
How cool is that???
Thanx all
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