As of November 12, 2026, Senegal is cheaper than Nigeria for travelers: a mid-range day costs about $80 in Senegal against $121 in Nigeria, a gap of 51.3%. Over the past year Senegal has moved more in the US-dollar traveler's favor (+6.6% after inflation, against −16.9%). Senegal carries the lower US advisory (Level 1 against Level 3). Senegal is the easier of the two to travel.
| Measure | Nigeria | Senegal |
|---|---|---|
| Mid-range day | $121 | $80 |
| Lean day | $45 | $35 |
| Comfortable day | $301 | $189 |
| Real change, 12 months | −16.9% | +6.6% |
| Exchange rate alone, 12 months | −6.3% | +4.5% |
| Versus 5-year average | −7.3% | +2.9% |
| US advisory | Level 3 · Reconsider travel | Level 1 · Normal precautions |
| Ease of travel | 2.2 · Expedition-grade | 3.0 · Rough edges |
| Index score | 32 | 68 |
| Best months | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb | Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr |
| Shoulder months | Mar, Oct | May, Oct |
The better figure in each row is in bold. Costs are modeled estimates per person, excluding international flights.
A giant, thrilling, difficult country that is not set up for tourists.
The catchKidnapping, crime and terrorism risks are serious and widespread. Visit with local contacts or not at all.
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.