Cost of living in Gambia compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 9% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Gambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 267 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 148 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 68 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 169 Dalasi (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 26 | + 91% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 45 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 26 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 87 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 48 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 32 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 28 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (Mex$ 828) | Mex$ 257 | + 222% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 34 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 24 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 38% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Gambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 7,390) | Mex$ 20,793 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 4,434) | Mex$ 10,455 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 7,390) | Mex$ 1,047 | + 606% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 3,252) | Mex$ 12,991 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 2,069) | Mex$ 6,721 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (Mex$ 554) | Mex$ 717 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 396 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 3,547) | Mex$ 6,631 | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 3,547) | Mex$ 2,526 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 116 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 124 | - | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 22% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Gambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (Mex$ 532) | Mex$ 969 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (Mex$ 739) | Mex$ 712 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 Dalasi (Mex$ 532) | Mex$ 1,696 | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (Mex$ 473) | Mex$ 1,261 | - 62% | |
| 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$ 103,462) | Mex$ 386,961 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 Dalasi (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 543 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 40% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Gambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 92 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 200 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 589 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 76 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 61 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 67 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 40 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 35 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 244 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Gambia | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (Mex$ 148) | Mex$ 363 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 156 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 724 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (Mex$ 384) | Mex$ 768 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 164 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 80 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 45 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 7,390) | Mex$ 11,520 | - 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (Mex$ 2.36) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (Mex$ 517) | Mex$ 883 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 78 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,735 prices entered by 954 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 25% cheaper than in Mexico
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