- 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 (¥828) | ¥1,006 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 250 Dalasi (¥552) | ¥711 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 104 Dalasi (¥229) | ¥445 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 83 Dalasi (¥184) | ¥198 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 99 Dalasi (¥218) | ¥270 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Dalasi (¥99) | ¥689 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250 Dalasi (¥552) | ¥889 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 Dalasi (¥265) | ¥637 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 Dalasi (¥96) | ¥430 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 Dalasi (¥142) | ¥262 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 525 Dalasi (¥1,160) | ¥1,549 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 138 Dalasi (¥304) | ¥212 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Dalasi (¥68) | ¥195 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 13,235 Dalasi (¥29,236) | ¥242,113 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,187 Dalasi (¥20,293) | ¥121,422 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Dalasi (¥11,045) | ¥21,895 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,000 Dalasi (¥24,298) | ¥116,929 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,750 Dalasi (¥14,910) | ¥79,022 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (¥4,142) | ¥12,611 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,000 Dalasi (¥13,254) | ¥4,156 | + 219% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,000 Dalasi (¥37,552) | ¥55,558 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,200 Dalasi (¥9,278) | ¥16,830 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 450 Dalasi (¥994) | ¥693 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,827 | - | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 Dalasi (¥3,313) | ¥7,207 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,500 Dalasi (¥7,731) | ¥4,012 | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Dalasi (¥5,522) | ¥8,544 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500 Dalasi (¥5,522) | ¥15,007 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,657,440 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Dalasi (¥118) | ¥147 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 Dalasi (¥2,209) | ¥11,877 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 47% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 225 Dalasi (¥497) | ¥1,278 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Dalasi (¥718) | ¥1,016 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Dalasi (¥2,209) | ¥4,123 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 75 Dalasi (¥166) | ¥630 | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 131 Dalasi (¥290) | ¥711 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (¥331) | ¥484 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Dalasi (¥177) | ¥145 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 77 Dalasi (¥169) | ¥213 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 450 Dalasi (¥994) | ¥2,946 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 883 Dalasi (¥1,951) | ¥4,119 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,373 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,417 Dalasi (¥3,129) | ¥8,157 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 Dalasi (¥607) | ¥903 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 133 Dalasi (¥295) | ¥498 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 Dalasi (¥156) | ¥551 | - 72% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 9,500 Dalasi (¥20,985) | ¥49,094 | - 57% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (¥18) | ¥56 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (¥3,866) | ¥10,056 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 Dalasi (¥221) | ¥474 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,794 prices entered by 310 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 49% cheaper than in Japan
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