Cost of living in Gambia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 34% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (37元) | 46元 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (42元) | 34元 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (22元) | 16元 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (24元) | 15元 | + 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (27元) | 14元 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (14元) | 8元 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (81元) | 61元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (27元) | 15元 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (16元) | 5.88元 | + 177% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 Dalasi (8元) | 5.16元 | + 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (380元) | 109元 | + 249% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (17元) | 8元 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (3.80元) | 14元 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (3,390元) | 9,288元 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (2,034元) | 5,014元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 422元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (1,492元) | 5,505元 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 3,029元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (254元) | 276元 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (68元) | 98元 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 36,510 Dalasi (4,951元) | 2,471元 | + 100% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (1,627元) | 563元 | + 189% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (55元) | 40元 | + 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 46元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (244元) | 468元 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (339元) | 255元 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (380元) | 654元 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (217元) | 642元 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (47,465元) | 133,798元 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (8元) | 7元 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350 Dalasi (47元) | 147元 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (20元) | 38元 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (20元) | 43元 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 347元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (10元) | 62元 | - 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (14元) | 47元 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (20元) | 31元 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (14元) | 9元 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (12元) | 12元 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (14元) | 71元 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (68元) | 179元 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 99元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,063元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (176元) | 395元 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 Dalasi (34元) | 68元 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (10元) | 33元 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (12元) | 31元 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (3,390元) | 3,258元 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (1.08元) | 0.38元 | + 183% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (237元) | 340元 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (34元) | 22元 | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,238 prices entered by 382 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 19% cheaper than in China
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