Moving to Senegal from Germany
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Germany to Senegal — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Germany to Senegal, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dakar averages 82°F vs 56°F in Berlin, making it significantly warmer. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. Real numbers on people moving from Germany to Senegal, and how the trend has changed. Top countries of origin for Senegal's foreign-born residents. How Germany and Senegal stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure. per 100,000 people per year Germany performs better than Senegal across all safety metrics. 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 Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in doctors per 10,000 people. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Germany generally does better on environment, though Senegal leads in co₂ emissions per capita. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply annual consumption — reflects grid capacity share of households with internet Germany generally does better on infrastructure, though Senegal leads in water stress level. 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 Germany generally does better on employment & economy, though Senegal leads in unemployment rate. average years of life at birth deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better government spending on education as % of GDP Germany generally does better on family life, though Senegal leads in education spending. Data: Federal Central Tax Office (BZSt), The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between Germany 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. Germany passport holder visiting Senegal Senegal passport holder visiting Germany Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. With 1.4 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 Germany and Senegal. Germany performs better than Senegal across all safety metrics. Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Germany leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Senegal, compared to 45.2 in Germany. Senegal scores 50 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Germany: 88). The average high temperature in Dakar is 82°F, compared to 56°F in Berlin. Dakar receives around 14.9 in of rainfall per year, while Berlin gets 22.5 in. The official language in Senegal is French. In Germany, the official language is German. Get free moving quotes to Senegal
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Months Berlin Dakar Jan–Mar 41°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) Apr–Jun 64°/47°F (18°/8°C) 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) Jul–Sep 72°/55°F (22°/13°C) 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/3°C) 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) View all months
Month Berlin Dakar Jan 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.9°C) 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) Feb 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.5°C) 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) Mar 47°/34°F (8.5°/1.3°C) 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) Apr 56°/40°F (13.2°/4.2°C) 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) May 66°/48°F (18.9°/9.0°C) 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) Jun 71°/54°F (21.6°/12.3°C) 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) Jul 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.3°C) 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) Aug 74°/57°F (23.6°/14.1°C) 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) Sep 66°/51°F (18.8°/10.6°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) Oct 56°/44°F (13.4°/6.4°C) 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) Nov 45°/36°F (7.1°/2.2°C) 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) Dec 40°/31°F (4.4°/-0.4°C) 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) 
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