Cost of living in Gambia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Gambia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Dalasi (50元) | 42元 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (31元) | 37元 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (16元) | 15元 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 169 Dalasi (17元) | 14元 | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (20元) | 16元 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (10元) | 11元 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (60元) | 50元 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (20元) | 16元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (12元) | 7元 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (5.61元) | 7元 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (282元) | 94元 | + 198% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (13元) | 9元 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (2.82元) | 13元 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 57% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Gambia | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (2,514元) | 13,997元 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (1,509元) | 6,833元 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Dalasi (2,514元) | 450元 | + 459% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (1,106元) | 6,875元 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (704元) | 3,656元 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (189元) | 296元 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (50元) | 100元 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (1,207元) | 1,460元 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (1,207元) | 553元 | + 118% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (41元) | 43元 | - 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 55元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Gambia | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (181元) | 418元 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (251元) | 296元 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 Dalasi (181元) | 570元 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (161元) | 705元 | - 77% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Gambia | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (35,200元) | 148,726元 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 Dalasi (6元) | 8元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 233元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 58% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Gambia | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (15元) | 51元 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (15元) | 84元 | - 82% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 114元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (8元) | 67元 | - 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (11元) | 57元 | - 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (15元) | 25元 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (10元) | 7元 | + 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (9元) | 13元 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (10元) | 85元 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Gambia | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (50元) | 178元 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 109元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 703元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (131元) | 320元 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (27元) | 81元 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (8元) | 28元 | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (9元) | 15元 | - 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (2,514元) | 3,924元 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (0.80元) | 0.34元 | + 140% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (176元) | 414元 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Dalasi (20元) | 26元 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 762 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 36% cheaper than in China
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