Senegal, paid in HKD.
West Africa's most stable welcome: music, Atlantic beaches and a French-influenced kitchen.
Slightly cheaper. Exchange rate alone: +3.5%. Local prices: +1.5%.
- Lean
- HK$274
- Comfort
- HK$1,486
The short answerIn HKD, as of November 12, 2026
Senegal: as of November 12, 2026, 3.9% cheaper than a year ago for travelers paid in HKD (Hong Kong dollar), after adjusting for inflation at home and there. The exchange rate on its own moved +3.5%, and prices in the country rose +1.5%. A mid-range day costs about HK$626 per person, excluding international flights. Across the 18 currencies we track, AUD gained the most ground there (+11.9%) and SEK did worst (−1.4%).
What HKD buys there
30 monthsSame trip, different wallets
The real 12-month change for this one country, by the currency you earn. The spread is the part of the story that has nothing to do with the destination.
- Australian dollarA$117+11.9%
- Norwegian kronekr 764+11.7%
- South African randR 1,327+10.8%
- British pound£60+7.4%
- UAE dirhamAED 293+7.1%
- Singapore dollarS$103+6.5%
- US dollar$80+6.5%
- Mexican pesoMX$1,487+5.1%
- New Zealand dollarNZ$144+5.0%
- Canadian dollarC$114+4.0%
- Hong Kong dollarHK$626+3.9%
- Indian rupee₹7,480+1.8%
- Brazilian realR$446+1.6%
- Japanese yen¥12,800+1.5%
- Euro€72+1.4%
- Danish kronekr 539+0.2%
- Swiss francCHF 66−0.4%
- Swedish kronakr 797−1.4%
Booking a trip: Senegal
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