Cost of living in Goodlands is 32% lower than in Dakar (without rent).
Rent in Goodlands is 36% cheaper than in Dakar.
Cost of living including rent in Goodlands is 34% lower than in Dakar.
Food in Goodlands is 18% cheaper than in Dakar.
Transport in Goodlands is 70% cheaper than in Dakar.
| Goodlands | Dakar | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Goodlands | Dakar | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.4 $ | 5.07 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 32.8 $ | 60.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.46 $ | 9.09 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.39 $ | 2.52 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.33 $ | 4.29 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.95 $ | 1.11 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.73 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.99 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.98 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.8 $ | 13.7 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.58 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.2 $ | 9.19 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.88 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.06 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.23 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.33 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.59 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9.81 $ | 11.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 6.58 $ | 1.51 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.88 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 28.1 $ | 25 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.58 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 20.6 $ | 29.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 22.8 $ | 37.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.78 $ | 4.91 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.17 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.85 $ | 2.88 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.5 $ | 2.16 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
25.9 $ | 79 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
40.5 $ | 121 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
33.6 $ | 49.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 272 $ | 304 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 568 $ | 898 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 383 $ | 881 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 666 $ | 2,822 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,136 $ | 2,513 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 855 $ | 1,433 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 510 $ | 383 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.15 % | 8.24 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 27.2 $ | 66.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.45 $ | 8.35 $ |
| Haircut | 8.83 $ | 10.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 91.3 $ | 83.1 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59.2 $ | 59.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 220 $ | 254 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,926 $ | 6,945 $ |