Moving to Senegal from Florida

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Florida to Senegal — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Florida to Senegal, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
826 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Senegal · UN DESA

Who's moving to Senegal?

Top countries of origin for Senegal's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Florida to Senegal.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

FL
32.6%
SN
8.8%

Senegal performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

FL
90.4%
SN
58.0%

Florida performs better than Senegal across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

FL
4.4%
SN
2.9%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

FL
$57,636
SN
$4,400

Florida generally does better on employment & economy, though Senegal leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

FL
77.5 yrs
SN
70.0 yrs

Florida performs better than Senegal across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tallahassee Rain: 59.2 in/yr (1504 mm)
80° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Dakar Rain: 14.9 in/yr (379 mm)
82° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tallahassee Dakar
Jan–Mar 68°/43°F (20°/6°C) 77°/64°F (25°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 79°/70°F (26°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/71°F (33°/22°C) 86°/77°F (30°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/48°F (23°/9°C) 85°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Tallahassee Dakar
Jan 64°/39°F (17.5°/3.9°C) 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C)
Feb 67°/42°F (19.7°/5.5°C) 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C)
Mar 74°/47°F (23.2°/8.4°C) 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C)
Apr 80°/52°F (26.6°/11.3°C) 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C)
May 87°/62°F (30.6°/16.4°C) 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C)
Jun 91°/69°F (32.8°/20.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C)
Jul 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.2°C) 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C)
Aug 92°/72°F (33.1°/22.3°C) 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C)
Sep 88°/68°F (31.3°/20.1°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C)
Oct 81°/57°F (27.4°/14.1°C) 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C)
Nov 73°/47°F (22.8°/8.6°C) 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C)
Dec 65°/41°F (18.5°/5.1°C) 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM) Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Senegal

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Senegal without a visa.
Senegal passport

Senegal passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Senegal passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Senegal?

Usually fine from major cities in Senegal. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Senegal compared to Florida?

Senegal performs significantly better than Florida across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Senegal compared to Florida?

The average high temperature in Dakar is 82°F, compared to 80°F in Tallahassee. Dakar receives around 14.9 in of rainfall per year, while Tallahassee gets 59.2 in.

What language do they speak in Senegal?

The official language in Senegal is French. In Florida, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SN
Population 18,801,310 17,923,036
Currency United States Dollar ($) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +221
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 17