Cost of living in Gambia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (2,137 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (2,397 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (1,249 ₦) | 1,758 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 169 Dalasi (1,311 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (1,572 ₦) | 1,104 ₦ | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (776 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (4,653 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 255% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (1,551 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (931 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (433 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (21,715 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | + 545% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (985 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (217 ₦) | 615 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 62% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (193,888 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (116,333 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Dalasi (193,888 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 285% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (85,311 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (54,289 ₦) | 270,421 ₦ | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (14,542 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (3,878 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (93,066 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (93,066 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (3,141 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,500 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (13,960 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (19,389 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 Dalasi (13,960 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (12,409 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (2,714,435 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 Dalasi (496 ₦) | 279 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 19,283 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 4% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Gambia | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (1,163 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 204% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (1,163 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 19,489 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (582 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (824 ₦) | 835 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (1,163 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (776 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (659 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (776 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 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 (3,878 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 6,169 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (10,082 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (2,112 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (582 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (698 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (193,888 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (62 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (13,572 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (1,939 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 274% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 338 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Gambia is 24% cheaper than in Nigeria
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