Cost of living in Gambia compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Gambia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (R$ 23) | R$ 36 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (R$ 26) | R$ 34 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (R$ 14) | R$ 11 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 169 Dalasi (R$ 14) | R$ 5.82 | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (R$ 51) | R$ 26 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (R$ 10) | R$ 5.67 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (R$ 4.70) | R$ 6 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (R$ 236) | R$ 44 | + 435% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (R$ 2.36) | R$ 4.93 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Gambia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (R$ 2,105) | R$ 3,756 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (R$ 1,263) | R$ 2,512 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Dalasi (R$ 2,105) | R$ 587 | + 259% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (R$ 926) | R$ 2,662 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (R$ 590) | R$ 1,718 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (R$ 158) | R$ 513 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (R$ 42) | R$ 90 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (R$ 1,011) | R$ 1,987 | - 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (R$ 1,011) | R$ 631 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (R$ 34) | R$ 29 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 20 | - | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Gambia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (R$ 152) | R$ 249 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (R$ 211) | R$ 248 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 Dalasi (R$ 152) | R$ 412 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (R$ 135) | R$ 301 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 23% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Gambia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (R$ 29,476) | R$ 115,032 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 Dalasi (R$ 5.39) | R$ 5.58 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 228 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 28% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Gambia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (R$ 13) | R$ 22 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (R$ 13) | R$ 43 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 263 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (R$ 6) | R$ 22 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (R$ 13) | R$ 19 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (R$ 7) | R$ 5.31 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (R$ 8) | R$ 55 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Gambia | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (R$ 42) | R$ 112 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 66 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 215 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (R$ 109) | R$ 199 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (R$ 23) | R$ 29 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (R$ 6) | R$ 12 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (R$ 2,105) | R$ 4,404 | - 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (R$ 0.67) | R$ 1.31 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (R$ 147) | R$ 125 | + 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (R$ 21) | R$ 11 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,846 prices entered by 1,646 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 15% cheaper than in Brazil
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