- Cost of Living
- Gambia
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gambia compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 10% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 375 Dalasi (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 118 | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 250 Dalasi (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 94 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 104 Dalasi (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 66 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 83 Dalasi (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 19 | + 83% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 99 Dalasi (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 31 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Dalasi (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 20 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250 Dalasi (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 61 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 Dalasi (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 37 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 Dalasi (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 24 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 Dalasi (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 21 | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 525 Dalasi (Mex$ 214) | Mex$ 222 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 138 Dalasi (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 25 | + 121% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Dalasi (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 20 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 13,235 Dalasi (Mex$ 5,391) | Mex$ 19,556 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,187 Dalasi (Mex$ 3,742) | Mex$ 10,442 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 2,037) | Mex$ 1,618 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 4,481) | Mex$ 11,768 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,750 Dalasi (Mex$ 2,749) | Mex$ 6,647 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (Mex$ 764) | Mex$ 1,607 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 2,444) | Mex$ 383 | + 538% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 6,925) | Mex$ 8,060 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,200 Dalasi (Mex$ 1,711) | Mex$ 2,000 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 450 Dalasi (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 104 | + 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 87 | - | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 61% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 Dalasi (Mex$ 611) | Mex$ 801 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,500 Dalasi (Mex$ 1,426) | Mex$ 658 | + 117% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Dalasi (Mex$ 1,018) | Mex$ 1,496 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500 Dalasi (Mex$ 1,018) | Mex$ 1,293 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 1% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 313,201 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Dalasi (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 19 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 407) | Mex$ 459 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 4% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 225 Dalasi (Mex$ 92) | Mex$ 79 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Dalasi (Mex$ 132) | Mex$ 191 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Dalasi (Mex$ 407) | Mex$ 551 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 75 Dalasi (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 69 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 131 Dalasi (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 49 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 53 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Dalasi (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 28 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 77 Dalasi (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 29 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 450 Dalasi (Mex$ 183) | Mex$ 123 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 14% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 883 Dalasi (Mex$ 360) | Mex$ 384 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 136 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,216 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,417 Dalasi (Mex$ 577) | Mex$ 752 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 Dalasi (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 103 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 133 Dalasi (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 54 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 Dalasi (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 45 | - 36% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 9,500 Dalasi (Mex$ 3,870) | Mex$ 10,347 | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (Mex$ 3.26) | Mex$ 2.31 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (Mex$ 713) | Mex$ 720 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 Dalasi (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 52 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 10,387 prices entered by 1,193 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 6% more expensive than in Mexico
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