Cost of living in Gambia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (2,113 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (2,370 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (1,233 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (1,380 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (1,554 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (767 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (4,601 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (1,534 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (920 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (428 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (21,472 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | + 363% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (974 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (215 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 58% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (191,714 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (115,028 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 21,473 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (84,354 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (53,680 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (14,379 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (3,834 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (92,023 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (92,023 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (3,106 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Gambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (13,803 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (19,171 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (21,472 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (12,270 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (2,683,995 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (475 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 8,326 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (1,150 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (1,150 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 15,152 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (575 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (815 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (1,150 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (767 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (652 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (767 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 6% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (3,834 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 5,345 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (9,969 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (2,089 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (575 ₦) | 596 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (690 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (191,714 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (61 ₦) | 25 ₦ | + 149% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (13,420 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (1,917 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 283% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 276 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Gambia is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria
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