Cost of living in Gambia compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 35% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (35元) | 51元 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (39元) | 36元 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (20元) | 15元 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (23元) | 13元 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (25元) | 13元 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (13元) | 8元 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (75元) | 56元 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (25元) | 12元 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (15元) | 6元 | + 135% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (7元) | 6元 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (351元) | 98元 | + 257% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (16元) | 9元 | + 81% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (3.51元) | 10元 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (3,133元) | 7,373元 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (1,880元) | 4,244元 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 433元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (1,379元) | 6,403元 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (877元) | 3,420元 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (235元) | 292元 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (63元) | 78元 | - 20% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,146 Dalasi (3,653元) | 1,999元 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (1,504元) | 630元 | + 139% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (51元) | 46元 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 47元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (226元) | 388元 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (313元) | 221元 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (351元) | 555元 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (201元) | 505元 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (43,867元) | 154,180元 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (8元) | 6元 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 173元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (19元) | 29元 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (19元) | 37元 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 438元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (9元) | 31元 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (13元) | 38元 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (19元) | 33元 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (13元) | 9元 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (11元) | 10元 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (13元) | 82元 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (63元) | 195元 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 89元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 996元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (163元) | 410元 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (34元) | 69元 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (9元) | 34元 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (11元) | 31元 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (3,133元) | 3,170元 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (1.00元) | 0.55元 | + 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (219元) | 368元 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (31元) | 22元 | + 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,804 prices entered by 194 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 20% cheaper than in China
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