Cost of living in Gambia compared to Mexico
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Food | + 20% | |||
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Food in Gambia is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Gambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 244 | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 138 | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 64 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 23 | + 188% | |
12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 37 | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 25 | + 50% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (Mex$ 224) | Mex$ 75 | + 197% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 47 | + 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 27 | + 67% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 25 | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (Mex$ 1,044) | Mex$ 265 | + 294% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 33 | + 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 21 | - 50% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Gambia is 39% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Gambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 9,319) | Mex$ 18,913 | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 5,591) | Mex$ 9,499 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,089 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 4,100) | Mex$ 11,669 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 2,609) | Mex$ 6,034 | - 57% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (Mex$ 699) | Mex$ 844 | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 402 | - 54% | |
40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 4,473) | Mex$ 7,396 | - 40% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 4,473) | Mex$ 2,437 | + 84% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (Mex$ 151) | Mex$ 115 | + 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 109 | - | |
Clothes | + 7% | |||
Clothes in Gambia is 7% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Gambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (Mex$ 671) | Mex$ 917 | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (Mex$ 932) | Mex$ 652 | + 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (Mex$ 1,044) | Mex$ 1,593 | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (Mex$ 596) | Mex$ 1,242 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 17% | |||
Transportation in Gambia is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Gambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 130,463) | Mex$ 332,628 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 21 | + 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 504 | - | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Gambia is 25% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Gambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 84 | - 34% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 199 | - 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 580 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 76 | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 55 | - 28% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 58 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 32 | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 231 | - 84% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Gambia is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Gambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (Mex$ 186) | Mex$ 318 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 156 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 742 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (Mex$ 485) | Mex$ 741 | - 35% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 149 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 82 | - 66% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 42 | - 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 9,319) | Mex$ 12,133 | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (Mex$ 2.98) | Mex$ 2.74 | + 9% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (Mex$ 652) | Mex$ 909 | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 67 | + 40% | |
TOTAL | - 15% |

These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 15% cheaper than in Mexico
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