Cost of living in Gambia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Dalasi (₨1,948) | ₨916 | + 113% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (₨1,204) | ₨1,082 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (₨627) | ₨533 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 169 Dalasi (₨659) | ₨230 | + 186% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (₨790) | ₨315 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (₨390) | ₨170 | + 130% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (₨2,338) | ₨836 | + 180% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (₨779) | ₨289 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (₨468) | ₨114 | + 310% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (₨217) | ₨391 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (₨10,911) | ₨2,739 | + 298% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (₨495) | ₨216 | + 129% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (₨109) | ₨144 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 10% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (₨97,415) | ₨137,741 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (₨58,449) | ₨58,708 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Dalasi (₨97,415) | ₨21,580 | + 351% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (₨42,863) | ₨75,090 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (₨27,276) | ₨35,699 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (₨7,306) | ₨17,044 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (₨1,948) | ₨2,308 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (₨46,759) | ₨58,431 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (₨46,759) | ₨29,384 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (₨1,578) | ₨1,281 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨625 | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Gambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (₨7,014) | ₨4,832 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (₨9,742) | ₨9,004 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 Dalasi (₨7,014) | ₨13,089 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (₨6,235) | ₨13,255 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 9% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (₨1,363,816) | ₨2,800,000 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 Dalasi (₨249) | ₨272 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,030 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 10% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (₨584) | ₨230 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (₨584) | ₨838 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨3,307 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (₨292) | ₨1,222 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (₨414) | ₨649 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (₨584) | ₨557 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (₨390) | ₨396 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (₨331) | ₨217 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (₨390) | ₨495 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 65% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (₨1,948) | ₨3,859 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,827 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (₨5,066) | ₨8,435 | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (₨1,061) | ₨2,877 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (₨292) | ₨566 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (₨351) | ₨965 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (₨97,415) | ₨149,999 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (₨31) | ₨255 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (₨6,819) | ₨5,226 | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Dalasi (₨779) | ₨637 | + 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 771 prices entered by 193 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 15% cheaper than in Pakistan
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