Top expat cities

Senegal

Dakar

#1 Top 5 cities

Dakar is the clear expat hub in Senegal thanks to diplomacy, regional offices, schools, and the strongest services.

Country overview

Population

2Β 646Β 503

Year-round temperatures

Day: 24°C aΕΎ 31°C

Night: 18°C aΕΎ 25°C

Climate

Warm Atlantic climate with a drier season and a more humid summer.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 4/10
Food cost 6/10

Business friendliness

6/10

Safety

5/10

Street crime, including pickpocketing and bag snatching, is common; traffic, demonstrations, and poorly lit areas require additional caution.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Intense seasonal rain can cause serious urban flooding, while coastal erosion and sea-level rise create growing long-term exposure.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 7/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Teachers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats
  • Families

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡«πŸ‡·French
  • πŸ‡±πŸ‡§Lebanese
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Large international community
  • +Airport access
  • +International environment
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Traffic congestion
  • βˆ’Higher living costs
  • βˆ’Noise