The verdict in three sentences
A clear project brief is the key to outsourcing a website to a French-speaking team in Dakar without nasty surprises. In 2026, budget 500,000 to 1,500,000 FCFA for writing the brief and 2,000,000 to 5,000,000 FCFA (3,050 to 7,620 EUR) for a full corporate site, 40 to 55 % less than an equivalent service in Europe. Dakar's GMT time zone is compatible with Europe, and the timeline stays at 5 to 9 weeks.
Brief content and budget in FCFA / EUR
Whether you are a Dakar-based executive or a European buyer, the brief must cover the same headings. Here are the line items and their indicative 2026 budgets.
| Line item | FCFA budget | EUR equivalent | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brief writing | 500,000-1,500,000 | 760-2,285 | 1-2 wks |
| UX/UI design | 400,000-1,200,000 | 610-1,830 | 1-2 wks |
| Development | 800,000-2,200,000 | 1,220-3,355 | 2-4 wks |
| Content & SEO | 300,000-900,000 | 460-1,370 | 1-2 wks |
| Full corporate site | 2,000,000-5,000,000 | 3,050-7,620 | 5-9 wks |
The brief must specify the sitemap, features (forms, multilingual, client area), audiences, SEO and performance requirements, and the desired hosting. The more detailed it is, the firmer the quote.
Outsourcing to Dakar: how much do you save?
The cost gap with Europe is the main driver of outsourcing, but it must be weighed against quality and smoothness of communication.
| Service | Europe (EUR) | Dakar (EUR) | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-page showcase site | 5,000-9,000 | 2,300-4,000 | -45 to -55 % |
| 15-page corporate site | 9,000-18,000 | 4,500-8,500 | -45 to -50 % |
| Redesign + SEO | 12,000-25,000 | 6,000-13,000 | -45 to -48 % |
| Annual maintenance | 1,800-6,000 | 900-3,000 | -50 % |
2026 strengths of a Senegalese French-speaking team: a shared working language (no barrier), a GMT time zone aligned with Europe (real-time exchanges), and competitive value for money. Always require a contract, code access on your own Git repository and reversibility documentation.
Mini case study
Mr Ndiaye, head of a construction-services SME in Dakar, wants a 15-page corporate site with a document download area for his clients. He has a brief written for 900,000 FCFA, then has the site developed for 3,200,000 FCFA in 7 weeks. A European buyer would have paid the equivalent of 12,000 EUR for the same service, versus 6,250 EUR here: a saving of 48 %. The GMT time zone lets him hold weekly end-of-day check-ins with no lag, and code access on his Git repository secures the project's longevity.
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FAQ
How much does a corporate site in Dakar cost in 2026?
Between 2,000,000 and 5,000,000 FCFA (3,050 to 7,620 EUR) depending on page count and features. Writing the brief adds 500,000 to 1,500,000 FCFA.
Is outsourcing to Dakar really cheaper?
Yes: the saving is around 40 to 55 % versus an equivalent European service, while working in French and on a compatible time zone.
Does the time difference cause problems?
No. Dakar is on GMT, aligned with or very close to Europe, enabling real-time exchanges all day, unlike Asian outsourcing.
How do you secure an outsourced project?
Require a clear contract, source-code access on your own Git repository, technical documentation and a reversibility clause. These protect your investment.
What timeline should I expect?
From 5 to 9 weeks for a full corporate site, with content supplied on time. A precise upfront brief avoids back-and-forth and holds that timeline.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your scope, your budget in FCFA or EUR and your deadline, and our French-speaking team in Dakar will deliver a costed brief and quote. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
