- Cost of Living
- Gambia
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gambia compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 375 Dalasi (₨544) | ₨422 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 250 Dalasi (₨363) | ₨265 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 104 Dalasi (₨151) | ₨142 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 83 Dalasi (₨121) | ₨51 | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 99 Dalasi (₨143) | ₨71 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Dalasi (₨65) | ₨39 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250 Dalasi (₨363) | ₨201 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 Dalasi (₨174) | ₨138 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 Dalasi (₨63) | ₨25 | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 Dalasi (₨93) | ₨122 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 525 Dalasi (₨762) | ₨826 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 138 Dalasi (₨200) | ₨81 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Dalasi (₨45) | ₨33 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 77% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 13,235 Dalasi (₨19,211) | ₨30,992 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,187 Dalasi (₨13,335) | ₨20,945 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Dalasi (₨7,257) | ₨4,566 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,000 Dalasi (₨15,966) | ₨24,492 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,750 Dalasi (₨9,797) | ₨15,581 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (₨2,722) | ₨3,799 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,000 Dalasi (₨8,709) | ₨822 | + 959% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,000 Dalasi (₨24,675) | ₨33,814 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,200 Dalasi (₨6,096) | ₨10,670 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 450 Dalasi (₨653) | ₨380 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨556 | - | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 Dalasi (₨2,177) | ₨2,407 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,500 Dalasi (₨5,080) | ₨2,662 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Dalasi (₨3,629) | ₨3,747 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500 Dalasi (₨3,629) | ₨2,916 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 2% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨877,820 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Dalasi (₨77) | ₨78 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 Dalasi (₨1,451) | ₨1,353 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 225 Dalasi (₨327) | ₨136 | + 140% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Dalasi (₨472) | ₨282 | + 67% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Dalasi (₨1,451) | ₨1,553 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 75 Dalasi (₨109) | ₨259 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 131 Dalasi (₨191) | ₨178 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (₨218) | ₨225 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Dalasi (₨116) | ₨135 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 77 Dalasi (₨111) | ₨72 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 450 Dalasi (₨653) | ₨277 | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 48% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 883 Dalasi (₨1,282) | ₨1,190 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨472 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,972 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,417 Dalasi (₨2,056) | ₨1,759 | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 Dalasi (₨399) | ₨615 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 133 Dalasi (₨194) | ₨196 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 Dalasi (₨102) | ₨209 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 9,500 Dalasi (₨13,789) | ₨38,823 | - 64% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (₨12) | ₨59 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (₨2,540) | ₨1,886 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 Dalasi (₨145) | ₨252 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 32,798 prices entered by 4,561 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 11% more expensive than in India
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