Living in Senegal

Planning a move to Senegal? Compare 2 cities, Dakar, Saint-Louis, for cost of living, visa paths, safety, and lifestyle fit. Free city guides on Jonzy.

2 cities in Jonzy's catalog. Pick a destination below for costs, visa notes, and community threads, then score them for your income in the app.

Cost of living across Senegal

Catalog cities in Senegal — all-in monthly cost, rent, safety and internet scores
CityAll-inRentSafetyInternet
Dakar$1,140/mo$550/mo65/10062/100
Saint-Louis$640/mo$280/mo78/10070/100

Frequently asked questions

Is Senegal a good place to relocate?

Senegal has 2 cities in Jonzy's catalog. Dakar scores 62/100 for internet and 65/100 for safety. Jonzy ranks every city against your income, passport, and lifestyle, compare Senegal with 354 other destinations.

How much does it cost to live in Senegal?

Monthly costs for one person range from about $640 in Saint-Louis to $1,140 in Dakar, depending on city and neighbourhood. Sign in to Jonzy for personalised take-home math.

What visa do I need to move to Senegal?

Visa rules for Senegal depend on your passport and whether you are visiting or relocating. Jonzy catalogs long-stay and digital-nomad routes across 2 cities in Senegal and matches them against 525+ programs in-app. Tourist entry is not assumed visa-free, verify border rules on official sources. Informational only, not legal advice.