- Cost of Living
- Gambia
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gambia compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 7% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 375 Dalasi (2,750 ₦) | 2,350 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 250 Dalasi (1,834 ₦) | 2,113 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 104 Dalasi (761 ₦) | 979 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 83 Dalasi (611 ₦) | 922 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 99 Dalasi (724 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Dalasi (330 ₦) | 646 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250 Dalasi (1,834 ₦) | 2,189 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 Dalasi (880 ₦) | 1,140 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 Dalasi (318 ₦) | 942 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 Dalasi (472 ₦) | 321 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 525 Dalasi (3,851 ₦) | 2,387 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 138 Dalasi (1,009 ₦) | 373 ₦ | + 171% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Dalasi (225 ₦) | 375 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 11% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 13,235 Dalasi (97,077 ₦) | 371,518 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,187 Dalasi (67,383 ₦) | 235,474 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Dalasi (36,673 ₦) | 28,635 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,000 Dalasi (80,681 ₦) | 204,970 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,750 Dalasi (49,509 ₦) | 107,913 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (13,752 ₦) | 18,994 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,000 Dalasi (44,008 ₦) | 7,060 ₦ | + 523% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,000 Dalasi (124,689 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,200 Dalasi (30,806 ₦) | 33,500 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 450 Dalasi (3,301 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 189% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,599 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 87% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 87% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 Dalasi (11,002 ₦) | 6,845 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,500 Dalasi (25,671 ₦) | 10,919 ₦ | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Dalasi (18,337 ₦) | 17,240 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500 Dalasi (18,337 ₦) | 29,566 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 5% 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 (391 ₦) | 150 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 Dalasi (7,335 ₦) | 11,277 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 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 (1,650 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Dalasi (2,384 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Dalasi (7,335 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 75 Dalasi (550 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 131 Dalasi (963 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (1,100 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Dalasi (587 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 77 Dalasi (562 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 450 Dalasi (3,301 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 883 Dalasi (6,479 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,246 ₦ | - | |
| 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 (10,391 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 Dalasi (2,017 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 133 Dalasi (978 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 Dalasi (517 ₦) | 575 ₦ | - 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 9,500 Dalasi (69,679 ₦) | 178,983 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (59 ₦) | 62 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (12,836 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 Dalasi (733 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,363 prices entered by 111 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 10, 2019.
Exchange rate:
7.335
NGN
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GMD
Cost of living in Gambia is about the same as in Nigeria
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