Cost of living in Gambia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 0% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Gambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Dalasi (¥1,089) | ¥1,031 | + 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (¥673) | ¥790 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (¥351) | ¥518 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 169 Dalasi (¥368) | ¥219 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (¥441) | ¥311 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (¥218) | ¥564 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (¥1,306) | ¥1,287 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (¥435) | ¥611 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (¥261) | ¥399 | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (¥121) | ¥307 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (¥6,096) | ¥1,249 | + 388% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (¥277) | ¥203 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (¥61) | ¥177 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (¥54,429) | ¥358,144 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (¥32,658) | ¥174,960 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Dalasi (¥54,429) | ¥20,112 | + 171% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (¥23,949) | ¥167,408 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (¥15,240) | ¥104,544 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (¥4,082) | ¥13,280 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (¥1,089) | ¥4,420 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (¥26,126) | ¥61,842 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (¥26,126) | ¥10,283 | + 154% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (¥882) | ¥1,221 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,831 | - | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 27% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (¥3,919) | ¥8,396 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (¥5,443) | ¥5,233 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 Dalasi (¥3,919) | ¥9,250 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (¥3,483) | ¥12,490 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (¥762,011) | ¥2,997,270 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 Dalasi (¥139) | ¥169 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,026 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (¥327) | ¥1,575 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (¥327) | ¥2,993 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (¥163) | ¥1,337 | - 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (¥231) | ¥948 | - 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (¥327) | ¥622 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (¥218) | ¥224 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (¥185) | ¥204 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (¥218) | ¥4,086 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Gambia | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (¥1,089) | ¥5,113 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,854 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,839 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (¥2,830) | ¥7,916 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (¥593) | ¥1,898 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (¥163) | ¥526 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (¥196) | ¥631 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (¥54,429) | ¥35,175 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (¥17) | ¥52 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (¥3,810) | ¥9,541 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Dalasi (¥435) | ¥578 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 786 prices entered by 145 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 09, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 45% cheaper than in Japan
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