Cost of living in Gambia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Gambia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (30元) | 56元 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (34元) | 41元 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (18元) | 14元 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (20元) | 17元 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (22元) | 20元 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (11元) | 10元 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (66元) | 57元 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (22元) | 16元 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (13元) | 7元 | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (6元) | 6.00元 | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (309元) | 129元 | + 140% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (14元) | 11元 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (3.09元) | 13元 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 65% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Gambia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (2,762元) | 13,117元 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (1,657元) | 7,964元 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 401元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (1,215元) | 8,919元 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (773元) | 4,611元 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (207元) | 242元 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (55元) | 117元 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (1,326元) | 1,521元 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (1,326元) | 661元 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (45元) | 56元 | - 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 54元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Gambia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (199元) | 491元 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (276元) | 261元 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (309元) | 609元 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (177元) | 662元 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Gambia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (38,671元) | 150,872元 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (7元) | 9元 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 197元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Gambia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (17元) | 29元 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (17元) | 23元 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 371元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (8元) | 37元 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (12元) | 23元 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (17元) | 33元 | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (11元) | 14元 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (9元) | 13元 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (11元) | 63元 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Gambia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (55元) | 267元 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 114元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,234元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (144元) | 473元 | - 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (30元) | 81元 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (8元) | 35元 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (10元) | 31元 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (2,762元) | 3,289元 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (0.88元) | 0.24元 | + 264% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (193元) | 449元 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (28元) | 29元 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,049 prices entered by 106 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 38% cheaper than in China
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