Top expat cities

Senegal

Saint-Louis

#3 Top 5 cities

Saint-Louis has cultural character and a calmer pace, but for most expats it offers only a narrow work and service base.

Country overview

Population

254 171

Year-round temperatures

Day: 24°C až 33°C

Night: 17°C až 25°C

Climate

Hot semi-arid coastal climate with warmth year-round.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 7/10

Business friendliness

3/10

Safety

6/10

Petty theft occurs and emergency services are limited; take care after dark, on roads, and near strong coastal currents.

Natural disaster resilience

2/10

Saint-Louis has very high exposure to river and coastal flooding, erosion, storm surge, and sea-level rise, especially on the Langue de Barbarie.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 4/10
Electricity stability 5/10

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Creatives
  • Retirees
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇫🇷French
  • 🇺🇸Americans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Fewer work opportunities
  • −Smaller expat scene