Cost of living in Gambia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 98% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Dalasi (11,624 ₦) | 4,293 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (7,185 ₦) | 8,235 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (3,743 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 169 Dalasi (3,929 ₦) | 1,928 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (4,711 ₦) | 2,160 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (2,325 ₦) | 1,833 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (13,948 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (4,649 ₦) | 2,960 ₦ | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (2,790 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (1,297 ₦) | 863 ₦ | + 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (65,093 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 537% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (2,953 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (651 ₦) | 1,174 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (581,185 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (348,711 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Dalasi (581,185 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | + 481% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (255,721 ₦) | 607,017 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (162,732 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (43,589 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (11,624 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (278,969 ₦) | 250,000 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (278,969 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 481% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (9,415 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,644 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 107% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 107% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (41,845 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 219% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (58,118 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 Dalasi (41,845 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (37,196 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (8,136,587 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 Dalasi (1,488 ₦) | 839 ₦ | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 25,800 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (3,487 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (3,487 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 18,305 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (1,744 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (2,470 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (3,487 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (2,325 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (1,976 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (2,325 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Gambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (11,624 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 7,974 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 11,400 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (30,222 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (6,331 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (1,744 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (2,092 ₦) | 1,077 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (581,185 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (186 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (40,683 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 206% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Dalasi (4,649 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 334 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 06, 2024.
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Cost of living in Gambia is 34% more expensive than in Nigeria
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