Cost of living in Gambia compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in Gambia is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Gambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (Rp 68,891) | Rp 45,378 | + 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (Rp 77,264) | Rp 54,330 | + 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (Rp 40,250) | Rp 27,591 | + 46% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 169 Dalasi (Rp 42,250) | Rp 19,722 | + 114% | |
12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (Rp 50,664) | Rp 26,707 | + 90% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (Rp 25,000) | Rp 18,501 | + 35% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (Rp 149,999) | Rp 56,542 | + 165% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (Rp 50,000) | Rp 42,973 | + 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (Rp 30,000) | Rp 22,558 | + 33% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (Rp 13,951) | Rp 34,959 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (Rp 699,995) | Rp 337,317 | + 108% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (Rp 31,760) | Rp 20,426 | + 55% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (Rp 7,000) | Rp 17,971 | - 61% | |
Housing | - 32% | |||
Housing in Gambia is 32% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Gambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (Rp 6,249,958) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (Rp 3,749,975) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Dalasi (Rp 6,249,958) | Rp 496,641 | + 1158% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (Rp 2,749,982) | Rp 7,338,660 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (Rp 1,749,988) | Rp 4,109,450 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (Rp 468,747) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 61% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (Rp 124,999) | Rp 400,530 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (Rp 2,999,980) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (Rp 2,999,980) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 121% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (Rp 101,249) | Rp 43,866 | + 131% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 71,573 | - | |
Clothes | - 3% | |||
Clothes in Gambia is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
Gambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (Rp 449,997) | Rp 624,572 | - 28% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (Rp 624,996) | Rp 439,901 | + 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 Dalasi (Rp 449,997) | Rp 1,223,050 | - 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (Rp 399,997) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 69% | |
Transportation | - 31% | |||
Transportation in Gambia is 31% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Gambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (Rp 87,499,412) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 84% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 Dalasi (Rp 16,000) | Rp 11,904 | + 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 150,291 | - | |
Personal Care | - 8% | |||
Personal Care in Gambia is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Gambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (Rp 37,500) | Rp 36,367 | + 3% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (Rp 37,500) | Rp 60,467 | - 38% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 313,421 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (Rp 18,750) | Rp 130,123 | - 86% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (Rp 26,562) | Rp 19,595 | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (Rp 37,500) | Rp 34,558 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (Rp 25,000) | Rp 30,035 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (Rp 21,250) | Rp 15,580 | + 36% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (Rp 25,000) | Rp 88,350 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 23% | |||
Entertainment in Gambia is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Gambia | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (Rp 124,999) | Rp 216,012 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,481 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (Rp 324,998) | Rp 383,761 | - 15% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (Rp 68,086) | Rp 162,937 | - 58% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (Rp 18,750) | Rp 36,298 | - 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (Rp 22,500) | Rp 40,791 | - 45% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (Rp 6,249,958) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 49% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (Rp 2,000) | Rp 2,029 | - 1% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (Rp 437,497) | Rp 496,553 | - 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (Rp 62,500) | Rp 35,528 | + 76% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |

These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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IDR
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Cost of living in Gambia is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia
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