Cost of living in Gambia compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (¥567) | ¥941 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (¥636) | ¥695 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (¥331) | ¥426 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (¥370) | ¥203 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (¥417) | ¥244 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (¥206) | ¥653 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (¥1,234) | ¥888 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (¥411) | ¥792 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (¥247) | ¥389 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (¥115) | ¥306 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (¥5,758) | ¥1,351 | + 326% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (¥261) | ¥185 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (¥58) | ¥246 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 71% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (¥51,413) | ¥295,978 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (¥30,848) | ¥169,167 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥25,258 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (¥22,622) | ¥144,655 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (¥14,396) | ¥80,593 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (¥3,856) | ¥13,235 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (¥1,028) | ¥4,060 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,146 Dalasi (¥59,939) | ¥55,604 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (¥24,678) | ¥10,692 | + 131% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (¥833) | ¥778 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,599 | - | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 18% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (¥3,702) | ¥6,849 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (¥5,141) | ¥4,780 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (¥5,758) | ¥8,249 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (¥3,290) | ¥12,511 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (¥719,785) | ¥2,585,890 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (¥128) | ¥135 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥10,445 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (¥308) | ¥1,225 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (¥308) | ¥1,626 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ¥6,148 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (¥154) | ¥812 | - 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (¥219) | ¥655 | - 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (¥308) | ¥501 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (¥206) | ¥170 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (¥175) | ¥229 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (¥206) | ¥2,983 | - 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (¥1,028) | ¥3,633 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,657 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,969 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (¥2,673) | ¥6,422 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (¥560) | ¥1,122 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (¥154) | ¥445 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (¥185) | ¥556 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (¥51,413) | ¥52,544 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (¥16) | ¥40 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (¥3,599) | ¥9,497 | - 62% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (¥514) | ¥525 | - 2% | |
| 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 733 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 47% cheaper than in Japan
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