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
Where to base yourself
Cities for nomads
Senegal is compact — most nomads base themselves in Dakar, with day trips or weekend escapes to other cities.
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.
Connectivity
Internet & infrastructure
Senegal has one main nomad hub with varying connectivity.
Dakar↓ 15 Mbps avg
Download speed15 Mbps
Reliability (uptime)72%
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