Senegal
Saly
#2 Top 5 cities
Saly is a smaller coastal base better suited to retirees, tourism-linked entrepreneurs, and people wanting easier seaside living.
Country overview
Population
41Β 811
Year-round temperatures
Day: 25°C aΕΎ 31°C
Night: 19°C aΕΎ 25°C
Climate
Warm coastal climate with strong sun and a long drier season.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
7/10
Costs
Housing cost
5/10
Food cost
6/10
Business friendliness
4/10
Safety
5/10
Petty theft and scams affect tourist areas; avoid isolated beaches and poorly lit roads, especially after dark.
Natural disaster resilience
4/10
Coastal erosion and storm surge have damaged beaches and tourism infrastructure; protection works reduce but do not remove the risk.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
6/10
Internet speed
5/10
Internet stability
5/10
Electricity stability
6/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π«π·French
- π¬π§British
- π±π§Lebanese
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Beaches and sea
- +Pleasant atmosphere
- +Tourist infrastructure
Cons
- βTourism seasonality
- βFewer work opportunities
- βSmaller expat scene