- Cost of Living
- Gambia
- Ethiopia
- Brikama
- Addis Ababa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brikama, Gambia compared to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Brikama (Gambia) is 11% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 168 Dalasi (88 Birr) | 177 Birr | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 200 Dalasi (104 Birr) | 137 Birr | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 120 Dalasi (63 Birr) | 144 Birr | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 100 Dalasi (52 Birr) | 26 Birr | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 96 Dalasi (50 Birr) | 45 Birr | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 60 Dalasi (31 Birr) | 27 Birr | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 112 Birr | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | 104 Birr | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Dalasi (21 Birr) | 14 Birr | + 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 Dalasi (28 Birr) | 18 Birr | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 700 Dalasi (365 Birr) | 246 Birr | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 150 Dalasi (78 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Dalasi (7 Birr) | 14 Birr | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Brikama (Gambia) is 33% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 52,500 Dalasi (27,347 Birr) | 30,332 Birr | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,000 Dalasi (3,646 Birr) | 19,965 Birr | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 631 Birr | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 10,000 Dalasi (5,209 Birr) | 17,054 Birr | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,000 Dalasi (3,125 Birr) | 7,887 Birr | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 1,122 Birr | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | - | 1,935 Birr | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,000 Dalasi (2,604 Birr) | 17,726 Birr | - 85% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 5,603 Birr | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 81 Birr | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Dalasi (26 Birr) | 84 Birr | - 69% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Brikama (Gambia) is 13% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 775 Birr | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,000 Dalasi (1,042 Birr) | 1,352 Birr | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,203 Birr | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 2,004 Birr | - | |
| Transportation | + 74% | |||
| Transportation in Brikama (Gambia) is 74% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,350,000 Dalasi (703,210 Birr) | 914,614 Birr | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 55 Dalasi (29 Birr) | 19 Birr | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 4,500 Dalasi (2,344 Birr) | 688 Birr | + 240% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 120 Birr | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Brikama (Gambia) is 17% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 400 Dalasi (208 Birr) | 95 Birr | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (78 Birr) | 55 Birr | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | 385 Birr | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 93 Birr | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 77 Birr | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 110 Birr | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (52 Birr) | 36 Birr | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 Dalasi (52 Birr) | 43 Birr | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 70 Birr | - | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Brikama (Gambia) is 8% cheaper than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 600 Dalasi (313 Birr) | 294 Birr | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 134 Birr | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 220 Birr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 Dalasi (625 Birr) | 907 Birr | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 200 Dalasi (104 Birr) | 99 Birr | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (52 Birr) | 24 Birr | + 120% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 53 Dalasi (28 Birr) | 22 Birr | + 25% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 11,489 Birr | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.86 Birr | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,000 Dalasi (1,042 Birr) | 1,258 Birr | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 30 Dalasi (16 Birr) | 69 Birr | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 444 prices entered by 81 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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Cost of living in Brikama (Gambia) is 6% more expensive than in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia)
For example, you would need at least 91,213 Birr
(175,108 Dalasi)
in Brikama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
86,000 Birr
in Addis Ababa.
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