Moving to Senegal from Guinea

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Guinea to Senegal? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Guinea to Senegal.

Living there in 2020
53,430 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in Guinea 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

The numbers behind daily life in Senegal compared to Guinea.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GN
37.4
SN
20.8

Senegal performs significantly better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GN
$169
SN
$206
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GN
0.2
SN
1.3

Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GN
94.0
SN
65.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GN
0.4t
SN
0.8t

Guinea generally does better on environment, though Senegal leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GN
0.0
SN
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GN
1.4%
SN
16.3%

Senegal generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GN
5.3%
SN
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GN
$4,000
SN
$4,400

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GN
63.9 yrs
SN
70.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GN
49.6
SN
32.4

Senegal performs significantly better than Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Economy and Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Conakry Rain: 146.9 in/yr (3730 mm)
88° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Conakry Dakar
Jan–Mar 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 77°/64°F (25°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) 79°/70°F (26°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 86°/77°F (30°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 85°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Conakry Dakar
Jan 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.3°C) 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C)
Feb 89°/74°F (31.9°/23.2°C) 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C)
Mar 90°/75°F (32.2°/24.1°C) 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.3°/24.6°C) 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.9°/24.6°C) 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C)
Jun 87°/74°F (30.3°/23.6°C) 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (28.8°/23.1°C) 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C)
Aug 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.2°C) 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C)
Oct 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.2°C) 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C)
Nov 89°/75°F (31.4°/24.1°C) 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C)
Dec 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.3°C) 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, 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 Guinea 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.

Guinea passport

Guinea passport holder visiting Senegal

Visa Free
Guinea passport holders can enter Senegal without a visa.
Senegal passport

Senegal passport holder visiting Guinea

Visa Free
Senegal passport holders can enter Guinea without a visa.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Senegal: 1.4 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?

Senegal performs significantly better than Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Senegal compared to Guinea?

Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Senegal, compared to 0.2 in Guinea. Senegal scores 50 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea: 40).

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

The average high temperature in Dakar is 82°F, compared to 88°F in Conakry. Dakar receives around 14.9 in of rainfall per year, while Conakry gets 146.9 in.

What language do they speak in Senegal?

Both Guinea and Senegal share the same official language: French.

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At a Glance

GN SN
Population 13,237,832 17,923,036
Currency Guinean Franc (GNF) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +224 +221
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17