Cost of living in Gambia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (¥605) | ¥1,041 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (¥678) | ¥713 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (¥353) | ¥467 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (¥395) | ¥215 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (¥445) | ¥287 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (¥219) | ¥484 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (¥1,317) | ¥1,246 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (¥439) | ¥610 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (¥263) | ¥381 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 Dalasi (¥125) | ¥267 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (¥6,144) | ¥1,801 | + 241% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (¥279) | ¥223 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (¥61) | ¥242 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (¥54,857) | ¥197,391 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (¥32,914) | ¥112,128 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥15,296 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (¥24,137) | ¥119,023 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥92,673 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (¥4,114) | ¥11,742 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (¥1,097) | ¥3,714 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 36,510 Dalasi (¥80,114) | ¥37,069 | + 116% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (¥26,331) | ¥10,892 | + 142% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (¥889) | ¥749 | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,906 | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (¥3,950) | ¥6,528 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (¥5,486) | ¥4,644 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (¥6,144) | ¥7,956 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (¥3,511) | ¥13,013 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 74% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 74% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (¥767,998) | ¥2,936,380 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (¥136) | ¥143 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350 Dalasi (¥768) | ¥9,633 | - 92% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (¥329) | ¥1,406 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (¥329) | ¥929 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥8,740 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (¥165) | ¥554 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (¥233) | ¥669 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (¥329) | ¥525 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (¥219) | ¥218 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (¥187) | ¥251 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (¥219) | ¥2,654 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (¥1,097) | ¥3,633 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,165 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥15,347 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (¥2,853) | ¥6,734 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 Dalasi (¥549) | ¥809 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (¥165) | ¥511 | - 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (¥197) | ¥509 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (¥54,857) | ¥46,875 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (¥18) | ¥26 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (¥3,840) | ¥8,766 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (¥549) | ¥477 | + 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,436 prices entered by 204 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 47% cheaper than in Japan
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