- Cost of Living
- Gambia
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gambia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 375 Dalasi (52元) | 53元 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 250 Dalasi (35元) | 34元 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 104 Dalasi (14元) | 15元 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 83 Dalasi (12元) | 15元 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 99 Dalasi (14元) | 16元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Dalasi (6元) | 8元 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250 Dalasi (35元) | 59元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 Dalasi (17元) | 14元 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 Dalasi (6元) | 7元 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 Dalasi (9元) | 5.68元 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 525 Dalasi (73元) | 115元 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 138 Dalasi (19元) | 8元 | + 149% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Dalasi (4.27元) | 12元 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 13,235 Dalasi (1,843元) | 9,872元 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,187 Dalasi (1,279元) | 4,507元 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Dalasi (696元) | 446元 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,000 Dalasi (1,532元) | 5,613元 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,750 Dalasi (940元) | 3,570元 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (261元) | 321元 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,000 Dalasi (836元) | 84元 | + 892% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,000 Dalasi (2,367元) | 2,160元 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,200 Dalasi (585元) | 681元 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 450 Dalasi (63元) | 38元 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 39元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 Dalasi (209元) | 570元 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,500 Dalasi (487元) | 261元 | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Dalasi (348元) | 611元 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500 Dalasi (348元) | 694元 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 3% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 143,344元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Dalasi (7元) | 7元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 Dalasi (139元) | 151元 | - 8% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 225 Dalasi (31元) | 26元 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Dalasi (45元) | 31元 | + 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Dalasi (139元) | 364元 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 75 Dalasi (10元) | 29元 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 131 Dalasi (18元) | 35元 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (21元) | 37元 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Dalasi (11元) | 10元 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 77 Dalasi (11元) | 13元 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 450 Dalasi (63元) | 60元 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 883 Dalasi (123元) | 155元 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 87元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 797元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,417 Dalasi (197元) | 379元 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 Dalasi (38元) | 60元 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 133 Dalasi (19元) | 34元 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 Dalasi (10元) | 33元 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 9,500 Dalasi (1,323元) | 3,290元 | - 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (1.11元) | 1.00元 | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (244元) | 302元 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 Dalasi (14元) | 20元 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,440 prices entered by 546 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 12% cheaper than in China
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