- Cost of Living
- Gambia
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- Brikama
- Albury
- Comparison
Cost of living in Brikama, Gambia compared to Albury, Australia
Currency:
Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Brikama (Gambia) is 25% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 168 Dalasi (AU$4.60) | AU$17 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 200 Dalasi (AU$5.48) | AU$9 | - 40% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 120 Dalasi (AU$3.29) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 80 Dalasi (AU$2.19) | AU$1.50 | + 46% | |
12 eggs, large | 98 Dalasi (AU$2.68) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 43 Dalasi (AU$1.16) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | - | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 Dalasi (AU$1.10) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 53 Dalasi (AU$1.45) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 700 Dalasi (AU$19) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 150 Dalasi (AU$4.11) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 21 Dalasi (AU$0.57) | - | - | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Brikama (Gambia) is 24% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 39,000 Dalasi (AU$1,068) | AU$1,271 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 16,400 Dalasi (AU$449) | AU$2,559 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 750 Dalasi (AU$21) | AU$645 | - 97% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 8,000 Dalasi (AU$219) | AU$1,290 | - 83% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 5,000 Dalasi (AU$137) | AU$860 | - 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 750 Dalasi (AU$21) | AU$215 | - 90% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 7,500 Dalasi (AU$205) | AU$55 | + 273% | |
40” flat screen TV | 13,500 Dalasi (AU$370) | AU$668 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$100 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Dalasi (AU$1.37) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Brikama (Gambia) is in Albury (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | AU$100 | - | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 2,000 Dalasi (AU$55) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | AU$90 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | AU$150 | - | |
Transportation | + 158% | |||
Transportation in Brikama (Gambia) is 158% more expensive than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,350,000 Dalasi (AU$36,960) | AU$25,000 | + 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Dalasi (AU$1.44) | AU$1.31 | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 4,500 Dalasi (AU$123) | AU$20 | + 516% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Brikama (Gambia) is 4% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 400 Dalasi (AU$11) | AU$15 | - 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (AU$4.11) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 200 Dalasi (AU$5.48) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (AU$2.91) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 90 Dalasi (AU$2.46) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 78 Dalasi (AU$2.12) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 39% | |||
Entertainment in Brikama (Gambia) is 39% cheaper than in Albury (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 725 Dalasi (AU$20) | AU$47 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | AU$33 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 Dalasi (AU$33) | AU$100 | - 67% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 200 Dalasi (AU$5.48) | AU$16 | - 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (AU$2.74) | AU$5.00 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 60 Dalasi (AU$1.66) | AU$4.00 | - 59% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 2,000 Dalasi (AU$55) | AU$52 | + 5% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 53 Dalasi (AU$1.44) | AU$20 | - 93% | |
TOTAL | + 2% |

These prices were last updated on December 03, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.02738
AUD
/
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Cost of living in Brikama (Gambia) is about the same as in Albury (Australia)
For example, you would need at least AU$4,165
(152,139 Dalasi)
in Brikama
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
AU$4,100
in Albury.
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