- Cost of Living
- Gambia
- Ethiopia
- Brikama
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brikama, Gambia compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brikama (Gambia) is 13% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 168 Dalasi (86 Birr) | 158 Birr | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 200 Dalasi (103 Birr) | 148 Birr | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 120 Dalasi (62 Birr) | 117 Birr | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Dalasi (51 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Dalasi (49 Birr) | 62 Birr | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 60 Dalasi (31 Birr) | 25 Birr | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 110 Birr | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 90 Birr | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Dalasi (21 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 Dalasi (27 Birr) | 16 Birr | + 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 700 Dalasi (360 Birr) | 207 Birr | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 150 Dalasi (77 Birr) | 44 Birr | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Dalasi (7 Birr) | 23 Birr | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Brikama (Gambia) is 18% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 52,500 Dalasi (26,985 Birr) | 20,632 Birr | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,000 Dalasi (3,598 Birr) | 11,965 Birr | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 633 Birr | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000 Dalasi (5,140 Birr) | 11,348 Birr | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,000 Dalasi (3,084 Birr) | 6,083 Birr | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 2,227 Birr | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 1,802 Birr | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,000 Dalasi (2,570 Birr) | 17,354 Birr | - 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 4,804 Birr | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 112 Birr | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Dalasi (26 Birr) | 287 Birr | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Brikama (Gambia) is 6% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 810 Birr | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,000 Dalasi (1,028 Birr) | 1,160 Birr | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,871 Birr | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 1,804 Birr | - | |
| Transportation | + 83% | |||
| Transportation in Brikama (Gambia) is 83% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,350,000 Dalasi (693,888 Birr) | 911,373 Birr | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 55 Dalasi (28 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,500 Dalasi (2,313 Birr) | 564 Birr | + 310% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 114 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Brikama (Gambia) is 18% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 400 Dalasi (206 Birr) | 81 Birr | + 154% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (77 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 319 Birr | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 82 Birr | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 97 Birr | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 83 Birr | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (51 Birr) | 39 Birr | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Dalasi (51 Birr) | 38 Birr | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 70 Birr | - | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Brikama (Gambia) is 12% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 600 Dalasi (308 Birr) | 276 Birr | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 126 Birr | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 165 Birr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 Dalasi (617 Birr) | 892 Birr | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 200 Dalasi (103 Birr) | 94 Birr | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (51 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 132% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 53 Dalasi (27 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 35% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 4,898 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.85 Birr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,000 Dalasi (1,028 Birr) | 1,609 Birr | - 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 30 Dalasi (15 Birr) | 50 Birr | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 295 prices entered by 78 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Brikama (Gambia) is 13% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 68,980 Birr
(134,204 Dalasi)
in Brikama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
61,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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