Cost of living in Gambia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 114% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 114% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (₨1,321) | ₨972 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (₨1,481) | ₨1,004 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (₨772) | ₨365 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 169 Dalasi (₨810) | ₨170 | + 376% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (₨971) | ₨282 | + 244% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (₨479) | ₨255 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (₨2,876) | ₨1,139 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (₨959) | ₨290 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (₨575) | ₨117 | + 392% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (₨267) | ₨549 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (₨13,421) | ₨2,784 | + 382% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (₨609) | ₨289 | + 111% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (₨134) | ₨191 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 31% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (₨119,828) | ₨115,670 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (₨71,897) | ₨70,950 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Dalasi (₨119,828) | ₨25,995 | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (₨52,724) | ₨59,502 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (₨33,552) | ₨50,821 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (₨8,987) | ₨20,152 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (₨2,397) | ₨2,097 | + 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (₨57,517) | ₨71,636 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (₨57,517) | ₨23,262 | + 147% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (₨1,941) | ₨1,718 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨1,977 | - | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 70% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (₨8,628) | ₨3,426 | + 152% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (₨11,983) | ₨6,254 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 Dalasi (₨8,628) | ₨13,199 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (₨7,669) | ₨8,569 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 12% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (₨1,677,594) | ₨4,456,060 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 Dalasi (₨307) | ₨270 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,626 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 13% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (₨719) | ₨1,015 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (₨719) | ₨1,391 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,667 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (₨359) | ₨521 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (₨509) | ₨922 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (₨719) | ₨736 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (₨479) | ₨249 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (₨407) | ₨242 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (₨479) | ₨860 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (₨2,397) | ₨3,545 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨2,089 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (₨6,231) | ₨7,109 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (₨1,305) | ₨880 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (₨359) | ₨669 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (₨431) | ₨745 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (₨119,828) | ₨119,622 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (₨38) | ₨3.79 | + 911% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (₨8,388) | ₨3,764 | + 123% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (₨1,198) | ₨415 | + 188% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,736 prices entered by 444 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan
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