- Cost of Living
- Gambia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gambia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 375 Dalasi (₨1,054) | ₨554 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 250 Dalasi (₨703) | ₨627 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 104 Dalasi (₨292) | ₨223 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 83 Dalasi (₨234) | ₨107 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 99 Dalasi (₨277) | ₨122 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Dalasi (₨126) | ₨82 | + 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250 Dalasi (₨703) | ₨613 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 Dalasi (₨337) | ₨157 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 Dalasi (₨122) | ₨40 | + 207% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 Dalasi (₨181) | ₨283 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 525 Dalasi (₨1,476) | ₨2,980 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 138 Dalasi (₨387) | ₨116 | + 232% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Dalasi (₨86) | ₨57 | + 52% | |
| Housing | + 78% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 78% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 13,235 Dalasi (₨37,206) | ₨55,953 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,187 Dalasi (₨25,825) | ₨36,016 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Dalasi (₨14,055) | ₨8,195 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,000 Dalasi (₨30,922) | ₨46,000 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,750 Dalasi (₨18,975) | ₨29,458 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (₨5,271) | ₨6,939 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,000 Dalasi (₨16,866) | ₨2,737 | + 516% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,000 Dalasi (₨47,788) | ₨41,391 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,200 Dalasi (₨11,807) | ₨11,316 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 450 Dalasi (₨1,265) | ₨503 | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,031 | - | |
| Clothes | + 90% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 90% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 Dalasi (₨4,217) | ₨2,663 | + 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,500 Dalasi (₨9,839) | ₨4,551 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Dalasi (₨7,028) | ₨6,644 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500 Dalasi (₨7,028) | ₨6,006 | + 17% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,201,860 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Dalasi (₨150) | ₨92 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 Dalasi (₨2,811) | ₨2,561 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 32% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 225 Dalasi (₨632) | ₨241 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Dalasi (₨914) | ₨748 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Dalasi (₨2,811) | ₨2,396 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 75 Dalasi (₨211) | ₨445 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 131 Dalasi (₨369) | ₨320 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (₨422) | ₨364 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Dalasi (₨225) | ₨158 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 77 Dalasi (₨216) | ₨112 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 450 Dalasi (₨1,265) | ₨589 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 24% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 883 Dalasi (₨2,483) | ₨1,589 | + 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,181 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,978 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,417 Dalasi (₨3,982) | ₨3,176 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 Dalasi (₨773) | ₨1,228 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 133 Dalasi (₨375) | ₨389 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 Dalasi (₨198) | ₨548 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 9,500 Dalasi (₨26,705) | ₨57,145 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (₨22) | ₨52 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (₨4,919) | ₨3,979 | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 Dalasi (₨281) | ₨278 | + 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,329 prices entered by 541 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 28% more expensive than in Pakistan
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