Moving to Senegal from France
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from France to Senegal — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from France to Senegal. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dakar averages 82°F vs 60°F in Paris, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from France to Senegal, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Senegal?
Top countries of origin for Senegal's foreign-born residents.
- 53,430
- 46,376
- 35,360
- 30,550
- 15,453
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6.14,357
France
Key Indicator Comparison
How France and Senegal stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
France 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
France 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
France 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
France 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
France 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
France 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), Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (2016), Direction Generale des Impots et des Domaines (2016). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Paris | Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/38°F (9°/3°C) | 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) | 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 74°/58°F (23°/14°C) | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 52°/43°F (11°/6°C) | 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) |
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| Month | Paris | Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C) | 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) |
| Feb | 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C) | 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C) | 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) |
| Apr | 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C) | 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) |
| May | 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C) | 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) |
| Jun | 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C) | 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) |
| Jul | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C) | 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) |
| Aug | 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C) | 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) |
| Sep | 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C) | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) |
| Oct | 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C) | 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) |
| Nov | 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) |
| Dec | 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C) | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) |
Data:
Météo-France,
Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between France 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.
France passport holder visiting Senegal
Visa Free
Senegal passport holder visiting France
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?
With 4.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Senegal can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in France and Senegal.
Is Senegal safe for expats?
France 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 1.3 in France.
How is healthcare in Senegal compared to France?
France 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 32.8 in France. Senegal scores 50 on the WHO universal health coverage index (France: 85).
What's the weather like in Senegal compared to France?
The average high temperature in Dakar is 82°F, compared to 60°F in Paris. Dakar receives around 14.9 in of rainfall per year, while Paris gets 25.6 in.
What language do they speak in Senegal?
Both France and Senegal share the same official language: French.
