Cost of living in Gambia compared to Argentina
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Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Gambia is 20% more expensive than in Argentina | ||||
Gambia | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Dalasi (ARS $6,296) | ARS $8,789 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (ARS $3,892) | ARS $6,147 | - 37% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (ARS $2,027) | ARS $1,980 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 169 Dalasi (ARS $2,128) | ARS $922 | + 131% | |
12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (ARS $2,552) | ARS $1,983 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (ARS $1,259) | ARS $1,161 | + 8% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (ARS $7,556) | ARS $4,188 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (ARS $2,519) | ARS $1,598 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (ARS $1,511) | ARS $826 | + 83% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (ARS $703) | ARS $1,081 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (ARS $35,260) | ARS $4,384 | + 704% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (ARS $1,600) | ARS $1,997 | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (ARS $353) | ARS $491 | - 28% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Gambia is about the same as in Argentina | ||||
Gambia | Argentina | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (ARS $314,818) | ARS $504,478 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (ARS $188,891) | ARS $334,056 | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Dalasi (ARS $314,818) | ARS $37,425 | + 741% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (ARS $138,520) | ARS $316,495 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (ARS $88,149) | ARS $214,592 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (ARS $23,611) | ARS $29,648 | - 20% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (ARS $6,296) | ARS $11,519 | - 45% | |
40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (ARS $151,113) | ARS $272,511 | - 45% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (ARS $151,113) | ARS $142,393 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (ARS $5,100) | ARS $3,912 | + 30% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ARS $3,173 | - | |
Clothes | - 40% | |||
Clothes in Gambia is 40% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Gambia | Argentina | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (ARS $22,667) | ARS $56,942 | - 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (ARS $31,482) | ARS $33,538 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 Dalasi (ARS $22,667) | ARS $100,376 | - 77% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (ARS $20,148) | ARS $79,547 | - 75% | |
Transportation | - 18% | |||
Transportation in Gambia is 18% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Gambia | Argentina | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (ARS $4,407,450) | ARS $16,869,900 | - 74% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 Dalasi (ARS $806) | ARS $728 | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ARS $27,135 | - | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Gambia is 38% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Gambia | Argentina | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (ARS $1,889) | ARS $3,179 | - 41% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (ARS $1,889) | ARS $6,533 | - 71% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ARS $12,320 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (ARS $944) | ARS $3,940 | - 76% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (ARS $1,338) | ARS $2,032 | - 34% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (ARS $1,889) | ARS $3,506 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (ARS $1,259) | ARS $2,494 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (ARS $1,070) | ARS $2,115 | - 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (ARS $1,259) | ARS $5,779 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Gambia is 34% cheaper than in Argentina | ||||
Gambia | Argentina | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (ARS $6,296) | ARS $21,123 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ARS $7,619 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ARS $58,073 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (ARS $16,371) | ARS $22,565 | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (ARS $3,430) | ARS $6,086 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (ARS $944) | ARS $2,443 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (ARS $1,133) | ARS $2,380 | - 52% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (ARS $314,818) | ARS $403,195 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (ARS $101) | ARS $191 | - 47% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (ARS $22,037) | ARS $22,726 | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (ARS $3,148) | ARS $2,408 | + 31% | |
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 7,111 prices entered by 764 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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Cost of living in Gambia is 13% cheaper than in Argentina
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