Cost of living in Gambia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 90% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Gambia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (₨371) | ₨361 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (₨417) | ₨333 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (₨217) | ₨178 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (₨243) | ₨55 | + 340% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (₨273) | ₨90 | + 204% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (₨135) | ₨44 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (₨809) | ₨236 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (₨270) | ₨162 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (₨162) | ₨31 | + 417% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (₨75) | ₨157 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (₨3,775) | ₨767 | + 392% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (₨171) | ₨88 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (₨38) | ₨39 | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 17% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Gambia | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (₨33,702) | ₨46,438 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (₨20,221) | ₨26,734 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨5,322 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (₨14,829) | ₨24,906 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (₨9,437) | ₨14,288 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (₨2,528) | ₨5,022 | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (₨674) | ₨662 | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (₨16,177) | ₨30,524 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (₨16,177) | ₨12,233 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (₨546) | ₨520 | + 5% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨559 | - | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Gambia | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (₨2,427) | ₨2,582 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (₨3,370) | ₨2,556 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (₨3,775) | ₨4,248 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (₨2,157) | ₨3,070 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 17% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Gambia | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (₨471,828) | ₨1,056,360 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (₨84) | ₨108 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,181 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 16% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Gambia | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (₨202) | ₨126 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (₨202) | ₨247 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,336 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (₨101) | ₨392 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (₨143) | ₨212 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (₨202) | ₨269 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (₨135) | ₨177 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (₨115) | ₨92 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (₨135) | ₨304 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Gambia | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (₨674) | ₨1,526 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨647 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,500 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (₨1,753) | ₨1,809 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (₨367) | ₨641 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (₨101) | ₨204 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (₨121) | ₨179 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (₨33,702) | ₨47,498 | - 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (₨11) | ₨1.06 | + 915% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (₨2,359) | ₨1,773 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (₨337) | ₨238 | + 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,650 prices entered by 1,107 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 7% more expensive than in India
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