Cost of living in Gambia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (2,045 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (2,293 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (1,193 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (1,336 ₦) | 752 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (1,504 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (742 ₦) | 533 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (4,452 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (1,484 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (890 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (414 ₦) | 440 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (20,775 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | + 635% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (943 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 208% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (208 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 36% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (185,492 ₦) | 427,015 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (111,295 ₦) | 169,522 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 31,646 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (81,617 ₦) | 125,257 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (51,938 ₦) | 115,758 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (13,912 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (3,710 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,146 Dalasi (216,253 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | + 187% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (89,036 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 185% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (3,005 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 135% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 52% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (13,355 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 101% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (18,549 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (20,775 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (11,872 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (2,596,894 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (460 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 219% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 12,525 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (1,113 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (1,113 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 15,181 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (556 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (788 ₦) | 902 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (1,113 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (742 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (631 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (742 ₦) | 2,337 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (3,710 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,848 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,722 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (9,646 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (2,021 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (556 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (668 ₦) | 511 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (185,492 ₦) | 163,040 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (59 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (12,984 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (1,855 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 243% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 703 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is about the same as in Nigeria
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