- Cost of Living
- Gambia
- Ethiopia
- Brikama
- Addis Ababa
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Cost of living in Brikama, Gambia compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brikama (Gambia) is 4% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 168 Dalasi (98 Birr) | 144 Birr | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 200 Dalasi (116 Birr) | 124 Birr | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 120 Dalasi (70 Birr) | 156 Birr | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Dalasi (47 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 98 Dalasi (57 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Dalasi (25 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 110 Birr | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 88 Birr | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Dalasi (23 Birr) | 13 Birr | + 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 Dalasi (31 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 700 Dalasi (407 Birr) | 173 Birr | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 150 Dalasi (87 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 Dalasi (12 Birr) | 14 Birr | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Brikama (Gambia) is 17% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 39,000 Dalasi (22,685 Birr) | 36,498 Birr | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,400 Dalasi (9,540 Birr) | 19,533 Birr | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 Dalasi (436 Birr) | 4,965 Birr | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,000 Dalasi (4,653 Birr) | 16,056 Birr | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,000 Dalasi (2,908 Birr) | 9,846 Birr | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 750 Dalasi (436 Birr) | 2,886 Birr | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,500 Dalasi (4,363 Birr) | 2,575 Birr | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,500 Dalasi (7,853 Birr) | 18,309 Birr | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 4,301 Birr | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 98 Birr | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Dalasi (29 Birr) | 133 Birr | - 78% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Brikama (Gambia) is 3% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 701 Birr | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,000 Dalasi (1,163 Birr) | 1,104 Birr | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,190 Birr | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 2,080 Birr | - | |
| Transportation | + 114% | |||
| Transportation in Brikama (Gambia) is 114% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,350,000 Dalasi (785,266 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Dalasi (31 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,500 Dalasi (2,618 Birr) | 620 Birr | + 322% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 279 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Brikama (Gambia) is 14% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 400 Dalasi (233 Birr) | 84 Birr | + 176% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (87 Birr) | 168 Birr | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Dalasi (116 Birr) | 522 Birr | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 90 Birr | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (62 Birr) | 109 Birr | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 96 Birr | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 90 Dalasi (52 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 78 Dalasi (45 Birr) | 48 Birr | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 117 Birr | - | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Brikama (Gambia) is 8% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 725 Dalasi (422 Birr) | 360 Birr | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 174 Birr | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,312 Birr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 Dalasi (698 Birr) | 897 Birr | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 200 Dalasi (116 Birr) | 120 Birr | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (58 Birr) | 35 Birr | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 Dalasi (35 Birr) | 29 Birr | + 22% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,091 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 5.30 Birr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,000 Dalasi (1,163 Birr) | 1,482 Birr | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 53 Dalasi (31 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 68% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 731 prices entered by 86 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Brikama (Gambia) is 17% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 114,453 Birr
(196,763 Dalasi)
in Brikama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
98,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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