Complete Country Guide
Senegal
6.5
Nomad Score
out of 10
$
Budget-Friendly
from $600/mo
FR, WOUTC +0Best: Nov–Apr
Quick facts
CapitalDakar
CurrencyXOF (CFA)
LanguagesFR, WO
TimezoneUTC +0
Avg internet15 Mbps
Nomad visaNo
Best monthsNov–Apr
💵
$600
Min. monthly budget
📶
15 Mbps
Avg. download speed
🛂
No
Nomad visa
🌡️
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Avg. temperature
⚡
75%
Power reliability
🏘️
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Population
Finances
Cost of living in Senegal
All prices in USD. Costs outside the capital are 20–40% lower.
| Category | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1BR apartment | $450–700 | $700–1100 | $1100–1800 |
| Co-working / mo | $60 | — | — |
| 1BR rent | $250–500 | — | — |
How Senegal scores
Nomad score breakdown
Safety & security
7.5
Internet quality
5.5
Cost of living
8.5
Visa friendliness
6
Co-working options
5.5
Nomad community
6
Entry & Stay
Visa options for Senegal
No dedicated digital nomad visa. Standard tourist visa applies.
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