Cost of living in Gambia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (¥633) | ¥998 | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (¥710) | ¥723 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (¥370) | ¥544 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 169 Dalasi (¥388) | ¥204 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (¥466) | ¥323 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (¥230) | ¥616 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (¥1,379) | ¥934 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (¥460) | ¥850 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (¥276) | ¥535 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (¥128) | ¥288 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (¥6,437) | ¥1,240 | + 419% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (¥292) | ¥240 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (¥64) | ¥202 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (¥57,469) | ¥279,056 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (¥34,482) | ¥163,427 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Dalasi (¥57,469) | ¥23,363 | + 146% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (¥25,287) | ¥150,519 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (¥16,091) | ¥81,210 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (¥4,310) | ¥36,753 | - 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (¥1,149) | ¥4,386 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (¥27,585) | ¥49,710 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (¥27,585) | ¥17,687 | + 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (¥931) | ¥1,118 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,483 | - | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (¥4,138) | ¥6,145 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (¥5,747) | ¥5,263 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 Dalasi (¥4,138) | ¥9,604 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (¥3,678) | ¥13,529 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (¥804,572) | ¥2,697,750 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 Dalasi (¥147) | ¥169 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,153 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 61% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (¥345) | ¥2,154 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (¥345) | ¥2,551 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥5,499 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (¥172) | ¥1,340 | - 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (¥244) | ¥842 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (¥345) | ¥750 | - 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (¥230) | ¥225 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (¥195) | ¥233 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (¥230) | ¥3,812 | - 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (¥1,149) | ¥4,064 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,590 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,524 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (¥2,988) | ¥6,047 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (¥626) | ¥896 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (¥172) | ¥487 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (¥207) | ¥585 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (¥57,469) | ¥98,506 | - 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (¥18) | ¥52 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (¥4,023) | ¥9,275 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (¥575) | ¥587 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 753 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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