- Cost of Living
- Gambia
- Ethiopia
- Brikama
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brikama, Gambia compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brikama (Gambia) is 4% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 168 Dalasi (98 Birr) | 161 Birr | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 200 Dalasi (116 Birr) | 138 Birr | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 120 Dalasi (70 Birr) | 170 Birr | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Dalasi (47 Birr) | 23 Birr | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 98 Dalasi (57 Birr) | 50 Birr | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Dalasi (25 Birr) | 26 Birr | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 133 Birr | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 88 Birr | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Dalasi (23 Birr) | 15 Birr | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 Dalasi (31 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 700 Dalasi (407 Birr) | 184 Birr | + 121% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 150 Dalasi (87 Birr) | 41 Birr | + 115% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 Dalasi (12 Birr) | 16 Birr | - 22% | |
| 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 | 39,000 Dalasi (22,681 Birr) | 37,409 Birr | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,400 Dalasi (9,538 Birr) | 18,922 Birr | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 Dalasi (436 Birr) | 5,433 Birr | - 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,000 Dalasi (4,653 Birr) | 16,258 Birr | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,000 Dalasi (2,908 Birr) | 10,556 Birr | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 750 Dalasi (436 Birr) | 2,887 Birr | - 85% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,500 Dalasi (4,362 Birr) | 2,586 Birr | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 13,500 Dalasi (7,851 Birr) | 16,198 Birr | - 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 4,197 Birr | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 95 Birr | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Dalasi (29 Birr) | 179 Birr | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Brikama (Gambia) is 0% cheaper 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) | 1,170 Birr | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,247 Birr | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 2,025 Birr | - | |
| Transportation | + 108% | |||
| Transportation in Brikama (Gambia) is 108% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,350,000 Dalasi (785,122 Birr) | 754,439 Birr | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Dalasi (31 Birr) | 20 Birr | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,500 Dalasi (2,617 Birr) | 645 Birr | + 306% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 287 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Brikama (Gambia) is 9% 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) | 80 Birr | + 9% | |
| 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) | 100 Birr | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 94 Birr | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 90 Dalasi (52 Birr) | 42 Birr | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 78 Dalasi (45 Birr) | 51 Birr | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 110 Birr | - | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Brikama (Gambia) is 7% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 725 Dalasi (422 Birr) | 313 Birr | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 169 Birr | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,292 Birr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 Dalasi (698 Birr) | 978 Birr | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 200 Dalasi (116 Birr) | 120 Birr | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (58 Birr) | 32 Birr | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 Dalasi (35 Birr) | 30 Birr | + 16% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 12,116 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 36 Birr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,000 Dalasi (1,163 Birr) | 1,475 Birr | - 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 53 Dalasi (31 Birr) | 97 Birr | - 68% | |
| 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 617 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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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 138,248 Birr
(237,714 Dalasi)
in Brikama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
122,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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