Cost of living in Gambia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 109% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Gambia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (₨386) | ₨345 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (₨433) | ₨288 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (₨225) | ₨146 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (₨252) | ₨53 | + 372% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (₨284) | ₨81 | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (₨140) | ₨36 | + 289% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (₨841) | ₨228 | + 269% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (₨280) | ₨157 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (₨168) | ₨29 | + 471% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (₨78) | ₨146 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (₨3,926) | ₨679 | + 478% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (₨178) | ₨90 | + 99% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (₨39) | ₨35 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Gambia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (₨35,055) | ₨29,658 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (₨21,033) | ₨20,244 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,141 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (₨15,424) | ₨19,834 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (₨9,815) | ₨12,962 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (₨2,629) | ₨4,851 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (₨701) | ₨664 | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,146 Dalasi (₨40,868) | ₨28,004 | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (₨16,826) | ₨11,684 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (₨568) | ₨350 | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨509 | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Gambia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (₨2,524) | ₨2,321 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (₨3,505) | ₨2,519 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (₨3,926) | ₨3,731 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (₨2,243) | ₨2,851 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Gambia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (₨490,765) | ₨1,021,150 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (₨87) | ₨96 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,210 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 10% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Gambia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (₨210) | ₨107 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (₨210) | ₨218 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨609 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (₨105) | ₨376 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (₨149) | ₨192 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (₨210) | ₨268 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (₨140) | ₨164 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (₨119) | ₨80 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (₨140) | ₨245 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Gambia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (₨701) | ₨1,199 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨486 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,354 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (₨1,823) | ₨1,712 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (₨382) | ₨684 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (₨105) | ₨204 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (₨126) | ₨173 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (₨35,055) | ₨44,632 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (₨11) | ₨2.32 | + 383% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (₨2,454) | ₨1,393 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (₨351) | ₨278 | + 26% | |
| 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 5,412 prices entered by 1,163 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 19% more expensive than in India
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