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Software Developer Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Dakar and Lagos: Average gross pay is 25% higher in Lagos. Cost of living is 1% cheaper in Lagos. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Dakar is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 9.1/10 compared to 9/10.

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Dakar
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Lagos

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$8,000/yr
$10,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$3,500
$4,000
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$6,500
$8,000
Senior Developer Pay
$11,000
$15,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$16,000
$20,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$200
$220
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$120
$130
Groceries (Monthly)
$75
$70
Public Transport Pass
$6
$6
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$50
$50
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$363/mo
$359/mo
CHEAPER

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
30%
24%
Social Security Deduction
0%
8%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$352/mo
$427/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
9.1
MORE AFFORDABLE
9
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$0/mo
$68/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~999 months
~148 months
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