VanBasket Senegal

Food Prices in Senegal — November 2026

Name: Senegal — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-15%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 0 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L
Eggs 12 pcs
Chicken 1 kg
Rice 1 kg
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

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Real purchases logged in this country (crowdsourced, local names)

Galletas Desayuno Zero Sin Azúcares

Gullón · 216 g

Casino, Dakar 19 Nov

2,250 XOF
gullon fibre zero sugar free

GALLETAS GULLON S.A. · 170 g

Casino, Dakar 19 Nov

1,600 XOF
Instant Noodles

indomie

Casino, Dakar 19 Nov

390 XOF
Sympa

Auchan, Dakar 8 Mar

790 XOF

Data: Open Food Facts — Open Prices (ODbL)

What this means for vanlife

Food in Senegal is below the world average by 15%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.

How food prices are changing

Food overall: −0.2% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Senegal

Senegal

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

Select home and destination countries to compare food costs

Similar Countries

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Vietnam 84 -16%

Azerbaijan 83 -17%

Thailand 83 -17%

Laos 82 -18%

More countries in Africa

Tanzania 70 -30%

South Africa 72 -28%

Tunisia 74 -26%

Kenya 78 -22%

Namibia 80 -20%

Ghana 82 -18%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Senegal?

No, food in Senegal is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 85 (world average = 100), meaning food is 15% below the global average — great for budget travel.

How much should I budget for food in Senegal per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Senegal you can expect to spend around $255. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 85 (world = 100).

How does Senegal compare to similar countries?

Senegal has a VanBasket Index of 85. Similar or nearby countries: North Macedonia, Vietnam, Azerbaijan.

How often is the food price data for Senegal updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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