Town in Thiès, Senegal
Cost of living in Saly
How much a month costs in Saly
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,290–2,060 (CFA750,000–1.2M).
Prices in Saly
Typical 2026 ranges in XOF, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | XOF | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | CFA200,000–400,000 | $343–686 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | CFA100,000–220,000 | $172–377 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | CFA8,000–15,000 | $14–26 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | CFA30,000–80,000 | $51–137 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | CFA1,500–3,500 | $2.6–6.0 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | CFA7,000–16,000 | $12–27 |
| Cappuccino | CFA1,500–3,000 | $2.6–5.1 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | CFA2,000–3,500 | $3.4–6.0 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | CFA200–500 | $0.34–0.86 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | CFA1,500–3,500 | $2.6–6.0 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | CFA5,000–12,000 | $9–21 |
Value for money: 25/100
A value score of 25/100 means Saly gives more quality of life per dollar than 24% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 43/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 3 places we cover in Senegal.
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Cost of living across Senegal
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Saint-Louis | $1,030–1,630 | 44/100 |
| Saly | $1,290–2,060 | 25/100 |
| Dakar | $1,540–2,570 | 11/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Saly
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Saly?
About $600–943 on a lean budget, $1,290–2,060 for a comfortable month and $3,090–5,490 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Saly?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs CFA200,000–400,000 ($343–686) a month in the center and CFA100,000–220,000 ($172–377) outside it.
How much does food cost in Saly?
A local meal is CFA1,500–3,500 ($2.6–6.0); a mid-range restaurant is CFA7,000–16,000 ($12–27) per person.
Is Senegal expensive?
Prices in Senegal are about 36% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Blaise Diagne International Airport
- Réserve de Bandia
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.