Moving to Senegal from China
What to Expect
Considering a move from China to Senegal? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from China to Senegal, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dakar averages 82°F vs 68°F in Shanghai, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Senegal compared to China.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
China generally does better on safety, though Senegal leads in homicide rate.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Senegal leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
China generally does better on environment, though Senegal leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
China generally does better on infrastructure, though Senegal leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
China generally does better on employment & economy, though Senegal leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
China generally does better on family life, though Senegal leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), State Administration of Taxation (2016), Direction Generale des Impots et des Domaines (2016). How we calculate this
Weather in Senegal vs China
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Shanghai | Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 49°/36°F (10°/2°C) | 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/60°F (23°/16°C) | 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/74°F (30°/23°C) | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 62°/47°F (17°/9°C) | 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) |
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| Month | Shanghai | Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°/33°F (7.7°/0.5°C) | 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) |
| Feb | 47°/35°F (8.6°/1.5°C) | 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 55°/41°F (12.7°/5.1°C) | 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) |
| Apr | 65°/51°F (18.6°/10.6°C) | 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) |
| May | 74°/60°F (23.5°/15.7°C) | 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) |
| Jun | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.3°C) | 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) |
| Jul | 89°/77°F (31.6°/24.8°C) | 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) |
| Aug | 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.7°C) | 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) |
| Sep | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) |
| Oct | 72°/58°F (22.3°/14.7°C) | 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) |
| Nov | 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.6°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) |
| Dec | 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.4°C) | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) |
Data:
China Meteorological Administration,
Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM)
Can you move from China to Senegal?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between China and Senegal. To live, work, or study long-term in Senegal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Senegal's immigration authority.
China passport holder visiting Senegal
Visa on Arrival
Senegal passport holder visiting China
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Senegal?
Connectivity is usually fine (Senegal: 4.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Senegal offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Senegal safe for expats?
China generally does better on safety, though Senegal leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Senegal is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.5 in China.
How is healthcare in Senegal compared to China?
China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Senegal leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Senegal, compared to 31.1 in China. Senegal scores 50 on the WHO universal health coverage index (China: 81).
What's the weather like in Senegal compared to China?
The average high temperature in Dakar is 82°F, compared to 68°F in Shanghai. Dakar receives around 14.9 in of rainfall per year, while Shanghai gets 43.8 in.
What language do they speak in Senegal?
The official language in Senegal is French. In China, the official language is Chinese.
