Cost of living in Gambia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 110% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (₨389) | ₨368 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (₨436) | ₨290 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (₨227) | ₨142 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (₨254) | ₨52 | + 388% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (₨286) | ₨72 | + 299% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (₨141) | ₨36 | + 296% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (₨847) | ₨226 | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (₨282) | ₨138 | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (₨169) | ₨31 | + 449% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (₨79) | ₨131 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (₨3,952) | ₨769 | + 414% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (₨179) | ₨85 | + 110% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (₨40) | ₨35 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| 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 (₨35,282) | ₨33,738 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (₨21,169) | ₨20,172 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,883 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (₨15,524) | ₨19,087 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (₨9,879) | ₨12,236 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (₨2,646) | ₨3,446 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (₨706) | ₨681 | + 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,146 Dalasi (₨41,133) | ₨29,258 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (₨16,935) | ₨10,189 | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (₨572) | ₨401 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨261 | - | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (₨2,540) | ₨2,336 | + 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (₨3,528) | ₨2,612 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (₨3,952) | ₨3,639 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (₨2,258) | ₨2,723 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (₨493,946) | ₨920,793 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (₨87) | ₨79 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,209 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is about the same as in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (₨212) | ₨103 | + 105% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (₨212) | ₨217 | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨903 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (₨106) | ₨324 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (₨150) | ₨162 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (₨212) | ₨256 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (₨141) | ₨147 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (₨120) | ₨68 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (₨141) | ₨243 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (₨706) | ₨1,202 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨474 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,691 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (₨1,835) | ₨1,629 | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (₨384) | ₨590 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (₨106) | ₨186 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (₨127) | ₨190 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (₨35,282) | ₨36,065 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (₨11) | ₨5.16 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (₨2,470) | ₨1,583 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (₨353) | ₨270 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,318 prices entered by 2,248 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 23% more expensive than in India
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