Cost of living in Gambia compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Dalasi (Taka 851) | Taka 267 | + 218% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (Taka 526) | Taka 546 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (Taka 274) | Taka 218 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 169 Dalasi (Taka 288) | Taka 92 | + 213% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (Taka 345) | Taka 154 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (Taka 170) | Taka 88 | + 94% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (Taka 1,021) | Taka 475 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (Taka 340) | Taka 305 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (Taka 204) | Taka 56 | + 266% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (Taka 95) | Taka 407 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (Taka 4,765) | Taka 1,595 | + 199% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (Taka 216) | Taka 137 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (Taka 48) | Taka 76 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (Taka 42,545) | Taka 38,619 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (Taka 25,527) | Taka 21,828 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Dalasi (Taka 42,545) | Taka 5,017 | + 748% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (Taka 18,720) | Taka 25,126 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (Taka 11,913) | Taka 15,134 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (Taka 3,191) | Taka 10,000 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (Taka 851) | Taka 1,380 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (Taka 20,422) | Taka 44,973 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (Taka 20,422) | Taka 9,570 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (Taka 689) | Taka 533 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 38% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (Taka 3,063) | Taka 2,114 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (Taka 4,255) | Taka 2,450 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 Dalasi (Taka 3,063) | Taka 4,870 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (Taka 2,723) | Taka 4,397 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 29% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (Taka 595,635) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 Dalasi (Taka 109) | Taka 109 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,433 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 36% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (Taka 255) | Taka 836 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (Taka 255) | Taka 682 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (Taka 128) | Taka 360 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (Taka 181) | Taka 411 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (Taka 255) | Taka 625 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (Taka 170) | Taka 102 | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (Taka 145) | Taka 129 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (Taka 170) | Taka 380 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Gambia | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (Taka 851) | Taka 1,745 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 1,011 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (Taka 2,212) | Taka 3,597 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (Taka 463) | Taka 1,519 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (Taka 128) | Taka 253 | - 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (Taka 153) | Taka 580 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (Taka 42,545) | Taka 35,756 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (Taka 14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (Taka 2,978) | Taka 2,307 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Dalasi (Taka 340) | Taka 327 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 366 prices entered by 201 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
1.702
BDT
/
GMD
Cost of living in Gambia is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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