Cost of living in Gambia compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Gambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Dalasi (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 316 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 179 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 71 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 169 Dalasi (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 29 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 50 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 34 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (Mex$ 163) | Mex$ 90 | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 47 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 35 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 30 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (Mex$ 761) | Mex$ 263 | + 189% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 39 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 27 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 46% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Gambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 6,798) | Mex$ 23,768 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 4,079) | Mex$ 12,972 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 6,798) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 428% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 2,991) | Mex$ 15,346 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 1,904) | Mex$ 7,814 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (Mex$ 510) | Mex$ 754 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 424 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 3,263) | Mex$ 5,926 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 3,263) | Mex$ 2,281 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (Mex$ 110) | Mex$ 153 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 139 | - | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 38% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Gambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (Mex$ 489) | Mex$ 980 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (Mex$ 680) | Mex$ 782 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 Dalasi (Mex$ 489) | Mex$ 1,697 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (Mex$ 435) | Mex$ 1,414 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Gambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 95,177) | Mex$ 384,726 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 Dalasi (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 24 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 642 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 51% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Gambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 107 | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 284 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 651 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 94 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 68 | - 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 81 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 43 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 44 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 291 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 40% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Gambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (Mex$ 136) | Mex$ 381 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 176 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 911 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (Mex$ 354) | Mex$ 862 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 180 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 100 | - 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 58 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 6,798) | Mex$ 11,177 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (Mex$ 2.18) | Mex$ 2.42 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (Mex$ 476) | Mex$ 899 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Dalasi (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 82 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,511 prices entered by 637 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 37% cheaper than in Mexico
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