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title: "Senegal for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/senegal
description: "Senegal for remote workers: 2 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Saint-Louis (Senegal) (37/100). Senegal…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
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# Senegal for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)

Senegal has 2 cities in the dataset. Saint-Louis (Senegal) scores highest under balanced weights at 37/100. Senegal has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Senegal, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Saint-Louis (Senegal) | 37 | — | 5.4 | Colonial island old town; Saint-Louis Jazz festival | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/saint-louis-senegal |
| 2 | Dakar | 36 | — | 5.5 | Surf and beaches; Music scene | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/dakar |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 7.9 per 100,000 | Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021 |
| Political stability | 63th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 48/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 67.8 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.53 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | low | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | 90 days visa-free |
| EU (Germany) | 90 days visa-free |
| UK | 90 days visa-free |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Senegal yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/dakar-vs-saint-louis-senegal

## FAQ

### Is Senegal good for digital nomads?

Saint-Louis (Senegal) scores 37/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 985 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Senegal's 2 cities average 36.4/100. Strongest factors in Saint-Louis (Senegal): climate and getting there & around; weakest: air quality.

### What is the cheapest city in Senegal for a remote worker?

There is no open cost-of-living figure for Senegal yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.

### Does Senegal have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Senegal without a visa?

US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): 90 days visa-free. UK passport: 90 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Senegal has the fastest internet?

Dakar, with a measured median download of 5.5 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Senegal?

Senegal records 7.9 homicides per 100,000 people (Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021) and sits at the 63th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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