Cost of living in Gambia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 134% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (₨852) | ₨473 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (₨956) | ₨643 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (₨497) | ₨240 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (₨557) | ₨112 | + 399% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (₨627) | ₨146 | + 331% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (₨309) | ₨91 | + 240% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (₨1,855) | ₨670 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (₨618) | ₨152 | + 307% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (₨371) | ₨51 | + 621% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (₨173) | ₨351 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (₨8,659) | ₨1,658 | + 422% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (₨393) | ₨131 | + 201% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (₨87) | ₨78 | + 12% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 6% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (₨77,311) | ₨72,108 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (₨46,386) | ₨39,575 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨10,992 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (₨34,017) | ₨49,148 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (₨21,647) | ₨32,659 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (₨5,798) | ₨8,932 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (₨1,546) | ₨2,571 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,146 Dalasi (₨90,131) | ₨44,544 | + 102% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (₨37,109) | ₨17,122 | + 117% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (₨1,252) | ₨694 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨516 | - | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (₨5,566) | ₨3,054 | + 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (₨7,731) | ₨5,408 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (₨8,659) | ₨8,399 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (₨4,948) | ₨5,912 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 4% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (₨1,082,347) | ₨2,463,580 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (₨192) | ₨107 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨2,108 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (₨464) | ₨260 | + 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (₨464) | ₨616 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,831 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (₨232) | ₨463 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (₨329) | ₨350 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (₨464) | ₨441 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (₨309) | ₨189 | + 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (₨263) | ₨169 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (₨309) | ₨480 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (₨1,546) | ₨1,849 | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,458 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,679 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (₨4,020) | ₨3,680 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (₨842) | ₨850 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (₨232) | ₨437 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (₨278) | ₨435 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (₨77,311) | ₨58,894 | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (₨25) | ₨39 | - 36% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (₨5,412) | ₨4,220 | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (₨773) | ₨267 | + 189% | |
| 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 1,871 prices entered by 469 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan
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