Cost of living in Gambia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 66% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 175 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 110 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 54 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 20 | + 286% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 33 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 23 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (Mex$ 258) | Mex$ 68 | + 280% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 40 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 24 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 60 Dalasi (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 22 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (Mex$ 1,205) | Mex$ 225 | + 436% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 29 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 26% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 10,759) | Mex$ 18,683 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 6,455) | Mex$ 8,677 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,258 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 4,734) | Mex$ 10,851 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 3,012) | Mex$ 5,624 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (Mex$ 807) | Mex$ 851 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 378 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,146 Dalasi (Mex$ 12,543) | Mex$ 7,447 | + 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 5,164) | Mex$ 1,955 | + 164% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 101 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 84 | - | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 36% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (Mex$ 775) | Mex$ 841 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (Mex$ 1,076) | Mex$ 615 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (Mex$ 1,205) | Mex$ 1,536 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (Mex$ 689) | Mex$ 1,174 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 8% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 150,620) | Mex$ 318,920 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 20 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 498 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 81 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 198 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 539 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 69 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 48 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 56 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 29 | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 30 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 188 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (Mex$ 215) | Mex$ 345 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 139 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 966 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (Mex$ 559) | Mex$ 663 | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 114 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 61 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 40 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 10,759) | Mex$ 9,578 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (Mex$ 3.44) | Mex$ 1.89 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (Mex$ 753) | Mex$ 919 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 57 | + 88% | |
| 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 16,529 prices entered by 1,379 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 6% more expensive than in Mexico
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