Cost of living in Gambia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (¥665) | ¥1,145 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (¥746) | ¥719 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (¥388) | ¥437 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (¥434) | ¥211 | + 106% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (¥489) | ¥282 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (¥241) | ¥815 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (¥1,448) | ¥951 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (¥483) | ¥984 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (¥290) | ¥421 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (¥135) | ¥268 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (¥6,758) | ¥1,770 | + 282% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (¥307) | ¥217 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (¥68) | ¥225 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 62% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (¥60,342) | ¥194,768 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (¥36,205) | ¥126,641 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,178 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (¥26,550) | ¥142,258 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (¥16,896) | ¥80,836 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (¥4,526) | ¥13,643 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (¥1,207) | ¥3,988 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (¥28,964) | ¥59,521 | - 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (¥28,964) | ¥17,809 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (¥978) | ¥665 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,700 | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Gambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (¥4,345) | ¥7,941 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (¥6,034) | ¥4,162 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (¥6,758) | ¥7,471 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (¥3,862) | ¥15,388 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (¥844,784) | ¥2,576,380 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (¥150) | ¥161 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥16,725 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (¥362) | ¥1,370 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (¥362) | ¥1,955 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥3,523 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (¥181) | ¥2,205 | - 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (¥256) | ¥648 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (¥362) | ¥409 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (¥241) | ¥143 | + 69% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (¥205) | ¥184 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (¥241) | ¥3,583 | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (¥1,207) | ¥4,280 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,593 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (¥3,138) | ¥6,242 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (¥657) | ¥1,034 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (¥181) | ¥533 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (¥217) | ¥526 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (¥60,342) | ¥58,872 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (¥19) | ¥41 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (¥4,224) | ¥11,178 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (¥603) | ¥554 | + 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 603 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Gambia is 38% cheaper than in Japan
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