Dakar - Post Report Question and Answers
Can you save money?
Yes. - Apr 2016
Yes. Groceries are the only thing that I would call expensive but with DPO and pouch and consumables you can ship a lot of your staples here. - Aug 2015
I think so, just don't spend too much time at the American stores. It's tempting to go shopping, just as you would at home, but it's going to cost a LOT more money! - Aug 2014
Nope. - Apr 2014
Generally, yes, since there are not many things to spend it on other than overpriced groceries. If you travel outside of Senegal, however, you will pay dearly, as flights are extremely expensive and inconvenient. - Jun 2013
Yes, though it's not the cheapest place. Travel is easy in the region, but it's not cheap. - Mar 2013
Yes. There's not too much to do, so you can splurge once in a while and still put some away. - Oct 2012
Yes, and no. There are not a lot of things to spend money on, but the things you do buy (food, household products, gasoline) are outrageous. - Mar 2012
if you don't go anywhere or do anything, then sure. - Aug 2011
yes - if you have subsidized housing. But its easy to spend here - especially if you have kids. People who ship a lot of stuff from the US were always complaining about money - Jan 2011
Yes. - Feb 2010
Yes. But costs could add up quickly with house help and eating out a lot. - Feb 2010
Yes. - Jan 2010
Not a lot. The cost of living is higher than in DC. - May 2009
