Cost of living in Gambia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 65% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (Taka 496) | Taka 324 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (Taka 556) | Taka 492 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (Taka 290) | Taka 196 | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 169 Dalasi (Taka 304) | Taka 92 | + 229% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (Taka 365) | Taka 135 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (Taka 180) | Taka 78 | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (Taka 1,079) | Taka 608 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (Taka 360) | Taka 223 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (Taka 216) | Taka 33 | + 559% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (Taka 100) | Taka 384 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (Taka 5,037) | Taka 1,406 | + 258% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (Taka 229) | Taka 111 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (Taka 50) | Taka 70 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (Taka 44,972) | Taka 43,758 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (Taka 26,983) | Taka 25,202 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Dalasi (Taka 44,972) | Taka 3,035 | + 1382% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (Taka 19,788) | Taka 22,952 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (Taka 12,592) | Taka 18,549 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (Taka 3,373) | Taka 7,137 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (Taka 899) | Taka 1,213 | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (Taka 21,587) | Taka 31,061 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (Taka 21,587) | Taka 17,904 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (Taka 729) | Taka 417 | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (Taka 3,238) | Taka 2,410 | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (Taka 4,497) | Taka 3,066 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 Dalasi (Taka 3,238) | Taka 6,410 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (Taka 2,878) | Taka 4,273 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 34% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (Taka 629,607) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 Dalasi (Taka 115) | Taka 107 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,440 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (Taka 270) | Taka 285 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (Taka 270) | Taka 513 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (Taka 135) | Taka 425 | - 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (Taka 191) | Taka 333 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (Taka 270) | Taka 376 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (Taka 180) | Taka 85 | + 111% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (Taka 153) | Taka 89 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (Taka 180) | Taka 445 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (Taka 899) | Taka 1,308 | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 852 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (Taka 2,339) | Taka 2,051 | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (Taka 490) | Taka 999 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (Taka 135) | Taka 248 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (Taka 162) | Taka 564 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (Taka 44,972) | Taka 35,756 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (Taka 14) | Taka 2.94 | + 390% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (Taka 3,148) | Taka 2,601 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (Taka 450) | Taka 287 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 693 prices entered by 253 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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