Cost of living in Gambia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 38% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 225 | - 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 122 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 54 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 21 | + 236% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 35 | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 23 | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (Mex$ 237) | Mex$ 71 | + 236% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 41 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 24 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (Mex$ 1,107) | Mex$ 227 | + 388% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (Mex$ 50) | Mex$ 30 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 21 | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 31% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 9,881) | Mex$ 19,344 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 5,928) | Mex$ 8,617 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 970 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 4,348) | Mex$ 10,248 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 2,767) | Mex$ 5,200 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (Mex$ 741) | Mex$ 693 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 387 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,146 Dalasi (Mex$ 11,519) | Mex$ 6,700 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 4,743) | Mex$ 2,046 | + 132% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (Mex$ 160) | Mex$ 98 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 94 | - | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 16% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (Mex$ 711) | Mex$ 862 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (Mex$ 988) | Mex$ 672 | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (Mex$ 1,107) | Mex$ 1,520 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (Mex$ 632) | Mex$ 1,153 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 138,330) | Mex$ 358,397 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 19 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 553 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 17% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 75 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 188 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 546 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 79 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 49 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (Mex$ 59) | Mex$ 58 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 31 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 29 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 188 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 294 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 150 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 805 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (Mex$ 514) | Mex$ 669 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 122 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 71 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 40 | - 10% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 9,881) | Mex$ 11,185 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (Mex$ 3.16) | Mex$ 3.14 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (Mex$ 692) | Mex$ 966 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (Mex$ 99) | Mex$ 62 | + 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,428 prices entered by 1,237 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 6% cheaper than in Mexico
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