Cost of living in Gambia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (1,970 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (2,209 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (1,149 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (1,287 ₦) | 802 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (1,449 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (715 ₦) | 686 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (4,289 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (1,430 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (858 ₦) | 647 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 Dalasi (406 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (20,016 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 595% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (908 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (200 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 41% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (178,712 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (107,227 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 20,990 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (78,633 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 280,671 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (13,403 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (3,574 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 36,510 Dalasi (260,993 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 208% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (85,782 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 172% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (2,895 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 158% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,192 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 56% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (12,867 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (17,871 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (20,016 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (11,438 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 44% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (2,501,974 ₦) | 1,792,100 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (443 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 200% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350 Dalasi (2,502 ₦) | 16,973 ₦ | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (1,072 ₦) | 969 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (1,072 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 6,906 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (536 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (760 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (1,072 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (715 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (608 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (715 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (3,574 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,961 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,149 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (9,293 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 Dalasi (1,787 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (536 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (643 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (178,712 ₦) | 68,273 ₦ | + 162% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (57 ₦) | 34 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (12,510 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (1,787 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 286% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,141 prices entered by 103 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria
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