How much does a trip to Senegal cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedF CFA 420,000 50%
- FoodF CFA 210,000 25%
- TransportF CFA 70,000 8%
- SightsF CFA 140,000 17%
What a day costs in Senegal
Per person, in XOF
A mid-range day in Senegal costs about F CFA 60,000 per person: F CFA 30,000 for a bed, F CFA 15,000 for food, F CFA 5,000 for local transport and F CFA 10,000 for sights. On a budget the same day is about F CFA 24,500; in comfort, about F CFA 140,000. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $102.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightDakar guesthouse / 3-star / 4-star · Source | F CFA 15,000 | F CFA 30,000 | F CFA 60,000 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Dakar · Source | F CFA 5,000 | F CFA 15,000 | F CFA 35,000 |
| Transport a dayDakar local transport · Source | F CFA 1,500 | F CFA 5,000 | F CFA 15,000 |
| Sights a dayDakar paid sights or activities · Source | F CFA 3,000 | F CFA 10,000 | F CFA 30,000 |
| A day in total | F CFA 24,500 | F CFA 60,000 | F CFA 140,000 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Amara Nwosu against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Senegal trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to F CFA 840,000.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | F CFA 73,500$125 | F CFA 180,000$307 | F CFA 420,000$717 |
| 7 days | F CFA 171,500$293 | F CFA 420,000$717 | F CFA 980,000$1,672 |
| 14 days | F CFA 343,000$585 | F CFA 840,000$1,434 | F CFA 1,960,000$3,345 |
| 30 days | F CFA 735,000$1,254 | F CFA 1,800,000$3,072 | F CFA 4,200,000$7,168 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Senegal cost per day?
For one person, about F CFA 24,500 on a budget, F CFA 60,000 mid-range or F CFA 140,000 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Senegal?
For one person, about F CFA 171,500 on a budget, F CFA 420,000 mid-range or F CFA 980,000 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Senegal?
About F CFA 686,000 on a budget, F CFA 1,680,000 mid-range or F CFA 3,920,000 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Senegal expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Senegal costs about $102. Of the 112 destinations we price, 31 are cheaper and 80 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Senegal?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: F CFA 30,000 of the F CFA 60,000 a day, about 50%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.