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Senegal Trip Cost Calculator

Senegal is West Africa's most accessible big city, with French sophistication on a budget. Music, food and beaches at North African prices.

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Trip style

Three-star Dakar/Saly hotels, hire car, sit-down restaurants.

Activities & experiences

Daily cost by trip style

Per-person, per-day spending in Senegal. Mid-range and luxury assume double occupancy for accommodation; budget assumes per-bed.

CategoryBudgetMid-rangeLuxury
AccommodationUSD 25USD 100USD 400
Food & drinkUSD 15USD 35USD 80
Local transportUSD 25USD 60USD 130
IncidentalsUSD 10USD 25USD 50
Daily totalUSD 75USD 220USD 660

Senegal budget wisdom

1

French is essential — English speakers are limited outside top hotels.

2

Sept-place (shared 7-seater taxis) are the cheap way to cross the country.

3

Tabaski (Eid al-Adha) and December are peak — expect higher hotel rates.

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