Living in Dakar: the ultimate expat guide
Everything you need to know for a successful life in Dakar.
Dakar is a popular expat destination in Senegal. The country's capital indeed hosts a large expat community: family-friendly, it also offers good school and health care facilities.
Major administrative center, Dakar is home to numerous international institutions, NGOs and diplomatic missions. It then provides job opportunities to expat professionals wishing to settle here to live and work.
Work
Dive into the Dakar labour market, legal framework and tips on how to find a job in Dakar.
Accommodation
Explore real estate or temporary rentals in Dakar. Find out more about renting or buying a house or a flat, real estate agents, leases and rental agreements.
Leisure
Sports, leisure, culture and other activities expats can enjoy in their spare time in Dakar.

Things to do in Dakar in your free time
Dakar is not just Senegal's capital city, but its economic, cultural and sporting hub. Situated on the Cap-Vert peninsula, it is almost entirely ...
