As of November 12, 2026, Ghana is cheaper than Senegal for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $79 in Ghana against $80 in Senegal, a gap of 1.4%. Over the past year Senegal has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+6.6% after inflation, against +4.5%). Senegal carries the lower US advisory (Level 1 against Level 2).
| Measure | Ghana | Senegal |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $79 | $80 |
| Lean day | $34 | $35 |
| Comfortable day | $177 | $189 |
| Real change, 12 months | +4.5% | +6.6% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | +7.1% | +4.5% |
| Versus 5-year average | −25.6% | +2.9% |
| US advisory | Level 2 · Increased caution | Level 1 · Normal precautions |
| Ease of travel | 3.0 · Rough edges | 3.0 · Rough edges |
| Index score | 54 | 68 |
| Best months | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Shoulder months | Jul, Aug | May, Oct |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
West Africa's easiest introduction.
The catchThe cedi swings violently, and hotels in Accra are priced for business travelers in dollars.
West Africa's most stable welcome: music, Atlantic beaches and a French-influenced kitchen.
The catchDakar is expensive by regional standards, and transport outside it is slow.
Source: Trip Arbitrage (triparbitrage.com), reading of November 12, 2026. How this is calculated.