Cost of living in Gambia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 107% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (₨383) | ₨394 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (₨429) | ₨277 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (₨223) | ₨144 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (₨250) | ₨52 | + 378% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (₨281) | ₨73 | + 283% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (₨139) | ₨37 | + 273% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (₨833) | ₨210 | + 296% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (₨278) | ₨140 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (₨167) | ₨28 | + 502% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 Dalasi (₨79) | ₨127 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (₨3,889) | ₨868 | + 348% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (₨176) | ₨83 | + 112% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (₨39) | ₨35 | + 12% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (₨34,721) | ₨31,574 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (₨20,833) | ₨20,127 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,098 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (₨15,277) | ₨24,066 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨14,071 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (₨2,604) | ₨3,193 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (₨694) | ₨747 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 36,510 Dalasi (₨50,707) | ₨30,759 | + 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (₨16,666) | ₨10,743 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (₨562) | ₨378 | + 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨289 | - | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (₨2,500) | ₨2,388 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (₨3,472) | ₨2,586 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (₨3,889) | ₨3,770 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (₨2,222) | ₨2,768 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 30% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (₨486,093) | ₨924,452 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (₨86) | ₨76 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350 Dalasi (₨486) | ₨1,210 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 4% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (₨208) | ₨111 | + 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (₨208) | ₨211 | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,034 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (₨104) | ₨250 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (₨148) | ₨175 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (₨208) | ₨231 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (₨139) | ₨150 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (₨118) | ₨67 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (₨139) | ₨253 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (₨694) | ₨1,215 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨479 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,807 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (₨1,805) | ₨1,940 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 Dalasi (₨347) | ₨686 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (₨104) | ₨220 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (₨125) | ₨236 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (₨34,721) | ₨34,455 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (₨11) | ₨3.96 | + 180% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (₨2,430) | ₨1,995 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (₨347) | ₨244 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 19,430 prices entered by 2,332 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 16% more expensive than in India
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