- Cost of Living
- Gambia
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gambia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 375 Dalasi (2,757 ₦) | 2,288 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 250 Dalasi (1,838 ₦) | 1,990 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 104 Dalasi (763 ₦) | 994 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 83 Dalasi (613 ₦) | 863 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 99 Dalasi (725 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Dalasi (331 ₦) | 624 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250 Dalasi (1,838 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 Dalasi (882 ₦) | 1,187 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 Dalasi (319 ₦) | 931 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 Dalasi (473 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 525 Dalasi (3,860 ₦) | 2,371 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 138 Dalasi (1,011 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Dalasi (225 ₦) | 374 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 13,235 Dalasi (97,313 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,187 Dalasi (67,547 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Dalasi (36,763 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,000 Dalasi (80,878 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,750 Dalasi (49,629 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (13,786 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,000 Dalasi (44,115 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 628% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,000 Dalasi (124,993 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,200 Dalasi (30,881 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 450 Dalasi (3,309 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 200% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,488 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 102% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 102% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 Dalasi (11,029 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,500 Dalasi (25,734 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | + 150% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Dalasi (18,381 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500 Dalasi (18,381 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 0% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,470,950 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Dalasi (392 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 Dalasi (7,353 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 3% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 225 Dalasi (1,654 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Dalasi (2,390 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Dalasi (7,353 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 75 Dalasi (551 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 131 Dalasi (965 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (1,103 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Dalasi (588 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 77 Dalasi (564 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 450 Dalasi (3,309 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 883 Dalasi (6,495 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,209 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,417 Dalasi (10,416 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 Dalasi (2,022 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 133 Dalasi (980 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 Dalasi (518 ₦) | 562 ₦ | - 8% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 9,500 Dalasi (69,849 ₦) | 186,359 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (59 ₦) | 43 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (12,867 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 Dalasi (735 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,416 prices entered by 114 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 11, 2018.
Exchange rate:
7.353
NGN
/
GMD
Cost of living in Gambia is about the same as in Nigeria
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