Cost of living in Gambia compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 64% | |||
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Food in Gambia is 64% more expensive than in India | ||||
Gambia | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Dalasi (₨601) | ₨397 | + 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (₨371) | ₨362 | + 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (₨193) | ₨176 | + 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 169 Dalasi (₨203) | ₨60 | + 237% | |
12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (₨243) | ₨101 | + 142% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (₨120) | ₨45 | + 166% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (₨721) | ₨291 | + 148% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (₨240) | ₨203 | + 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (₨144) | ₨40 | + 262% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (₨67) | ₨169 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (₨3,363) | ₨981 | + 243% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (₨153) | ₨94 | + 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (₨34) | ₨42 | - 20% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Gambia is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
Gambia | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (₨30,031) | ₨46,824 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (₨18,019) | ₨31,234 | - 42% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Dalasi (₨30,031) | ₨5,658 | + 431% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (₨13,214) | ₨28,643 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (₨8,409) | ₨18,198 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (₨2,252) | ₨5,692 | - 60% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (₨601) | ₨759 | - 21% | |
40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (₨14,415) | ₨28,367 | - 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (₨14,415) | ₨11,835 | + 22% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (₨487) | ₨470 | + 4% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨852 | - | |
Clothes | - 8% | |||
Clothes in Gambia is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
Gambia | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (₨2,162) | ₨2,622 | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (₨3,003) | ₨2,693 | + 12% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 Dalasi (₨2,162) | ₨4,304 | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (₨1,922) | ₨3,042 | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 27% | |||
Transportation in Gambia is 27% cheaper than in India | ||||
Gambia | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (₨420,434) | ₨1,921,240 | - 78% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 Dalasi (₨77) | ₨103 | - 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,466 | - | |
Personal Care | - 24% | |||
Personal Care in Gambia is 24% cheaper than in India | ||||
Gambia | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (₨180) | ₨96 | + 87% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (₨180) | ₨252 | - 29% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,154 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (₨90) | ₨364 | - 75% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (₨128) | ₨246 | - 48% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (₨180) | ₨277 | - 35% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (₨120) | ₨175 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (₨102) | ₨86 | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (₨120) | ₨303 | - 60% | |
Entertainment | - 14% | |||
Entertainment in Gambia is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
Gambia | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (₨601) | ₨1,418 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨665 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,841 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (₨1,562) | ₨2,234 | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (₨327) | ₨672 | - 51% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (₨90) | ₨217 | - 58% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (₨108) | ₨200 | - 46% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (₨30,031) | ₨39,362 | - 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (₨10) | ₨4.75 | + 102% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (₨2,102) | ₨1,831 | + 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Dalasi (₨240) | ₨288 | - 17% | |
TOTAL | - 5% |

These prices were last updated on February 01, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 5% cheaper than in India
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