- Cost of Living
- Gambia
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gambia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 375 Dalasi (¥853) | ¥1,037 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 250 Dalasi (¥569) | ¥692 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 104 Dalasi (¥236) | ¥436 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 83 Dalasi (¥190) | ¥203 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 99 Dalasi (¥224) | ¥287 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Dalasi (¥102) | ¥777 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250 Dalasi (¥569) | ¥927 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 Dalasi (¥273) | ¥688 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 Dalasi (¥99) | ¥416 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 Dalasi (¥146) | ¥277 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 525 Dalasi (¥1,194) | ¥1,538 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 138 Dalasi (¥313) | ¥199 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Dalasi (¥70) | ¥198 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 13,235 Dalasi (¥30,106) | ¥223,053 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,187 Dalasi (¥20,897) | ¥126,664 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Dalasi (¥11,373) | ¥21,159 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,000 Dalasi (¥25,021) | ¥113,754 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,750 Dalasi (¥15,354) | ¥74,885 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (¥4,265) | ¥12,611 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,000 Dalasi (¥13,648) | ¥4,094 | + 233% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,000 Dalasi (¥38,669) | ¥55,558 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,200 Dalasi (¥9,554) | ¥16,830 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 450 Dalasi (¥1,024) | ¥693 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,849 | - | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 26% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 Dalasi (¥3,412) | ¥6,923 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,500 Dalasi (¥7,961) | ¥4,304 | + 85% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Dalasi (¥5,687) | ¥8,395 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500 Dalasi (¥5,687) | ¥13,972 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,510,720 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Dalasi (¥121) | ¥145 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 Dalasi (¥2,275) | ¥11,257 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 225 Dalasi (¥512) | ¥1,278 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Dalasi (¥739) | ¥1,016 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Dalasi (¥2,275) | ¥3,622 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 75 Dalasi (¥171) | ¥612 | - 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 131 Dalasi (¥299) | ¥707 | - 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (¥341) | ¥455 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Dalasi (¥182) | ¥137 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 77 Dalasi (¥174) | ¥217 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 450 Dalasi (¥1,024) | ¥2,939 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 883 Dalasi (¥2,009) | ¥4,071 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,365 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,417 Dalasi (¥3,222) | ¥7,768 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 Dalasi (¥626) | ¥964 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 133 Dalasi (¥303) | ¥487 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 Dalasi (¥160) | ¥586 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 9,500 Dalasi (¥21,609) | ¥49,094 | - 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (¥18) | ¥56 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (¥3,981) | ¥10,339 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 Dalasi (¥227) | ¥468 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,011 prices entered by 329 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 46% cheaper than in Japan
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