Moving to France from Senegal
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Senegal to France — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Senegal to France. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Paris averages 60°F vs 82°F in Dakar, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
How many people actually move from Senegal to France, based on official data.
Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Senegal to France.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Senegal generally does better on safety, though France leads in road traffic deaths.
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
Senegal generally does better on environment, though France leads in air pollution deaths.
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
Senegal generally does better on employment & economy, though France leads in gdp per capita.
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 Generale des Impots et des Domaines (2016), Direction Générale des Finances Publiques (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 | Dakar | Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) | 48°/38°F (9°/3°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) | 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 74°/58°F (23°/14°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) | 52°/43°F (11°/6°C) |
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| Month | Dakar | Paris |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) | 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C) |
| Feb | 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) | 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C) |
| Mar | 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) | 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C) |
| Apr | 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) | 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C) |
| May | 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) | 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C) |
| Jun | 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) | 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C) |
| Jul | 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) | 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C) |
| Aug | 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) | 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C) |
| Sep | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) | 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C) |
| Oct | 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) | 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C) |
| Nov | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) | 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C) |
| Dec | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) | 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C) |
Data:
Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM),
Météo-France
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Senegal and France. To live, work, or study long-term in France, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check France's immigration authority.
Senegal passport holder visiting France
Visa Required
France passport holder visiting Senegal
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from France?
Internet is rarely the blocker — France has 48.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is France safe for expats?
Senegal generally does better on safety, though France leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in France is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.3 in Senegal.
How is healthcare in France compared to Senegal?
France generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Senegal leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 32.8 doctors per 10,000 people in France, compared to 1.1 in Senegal. France scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Senegal: 50).
What's the weather like in France compared to Senegal?
The average high temperature in Paris is 60°F, compared to 82°F in Dakar. Paris receives around 25.6 in of rainfall per year, while Dakar gets 14.9 in.
What language do they speak in France?
Both Senegal and France share the same official language: French.
