Cost of living in Gambia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 33% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Gambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Dalasi (Rp 117,916) | Rp 62,394 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (Rp 72,886) | Rp 60,225 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (Rp 37,969) | Rp 32,593 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 169 Dalasi (Rp 39,856) | Rp 24,589 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (Rp 47,793) | Rp 31,337 | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (Rp 23,583) | Rp 14,750 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (Rp 141,499) | Rp 72,901 | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (Rp 47,166) | Rp 45,403 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (Rp 28,300) | Rp 22,376 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (Rp 13,160) | Rp 32,966 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (Rp 660,329) | Rp 344,694 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (Rp 29,960) | Rp 18,943 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (Rp 6,603) | Rp 15,178 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 41% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Gambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (Rp 5,895,797) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (Rp 3,537,478) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Dalasi (Rp 5,895,797) | Rp 1,724,710 | + 242% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (Rp 2,594,151) | Rp 7,387,200 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (Rp 1,650,823) | Rp 4,597,950 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (Rp 442,185) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (Rp 117,916) | Rp 378,883 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (Rp 2,829,983) | Rp 3,205,730 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (Rp 2,829,983) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (Rp 95,512) | Rp 91,402 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 83,441 | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 22% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Gambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (Rp 424,497) | Rp 651,126 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (Rp 589,580) | Rp 458,661 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 Dalasi (Rp 424,497) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (Rp 377,331) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 71% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Gambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (Rp 82,541,162) | Rp 504,781,000 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 Dalasi (Rp 15,093) | Rp 12,092 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 199,904 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Gambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (Rp 35,375) | Rp 22,456 | + 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (Rp 35,375) | Rp 96,147 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 264,826 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (Rp 17,687) | Rp 66,604 | - 73% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (Rp 25,057) | Rp 26,592 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (Rp 35,375) | Rp 33,023 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (Rp 23,583) | Rp 27,953 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (Rp 20,046) | Rp 21,349 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (Rp 23,583) | Rp 84,361 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 24% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Gambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (Rp 117,916) | Rp 261,890 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 96,262 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (Rp 306,581) | Rp 397,663 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (Rp 64,228) | Rp 149,637 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (Rp 17,687) | Rp 38,785 | - 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (Rp 21,225) | Rp 50,891 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (Rp 5,895,797) | Rp 6,922,760 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (Rp 1,887) | Rp 2,388 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (Rp 412,706) | Rp 433,566 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Dalasi (Rp 47,166) | Rp 42,636 | + 11% | |
| 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 494 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia
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