Cost of living in Gambia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 117% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 117% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (₨836) | ₨588 | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (₨938) | ₨653 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (₨488) | ₨250 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (₨546) | ₨110 | + 396% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (₨615) | ₨123 | + 402% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (₨303) | ₨117 | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (₨1,821) | ₨492 | + 270% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (₨607) | ₨180 | + 238% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (₨364) | ₨46 | + 683% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 Dalasi (₨172) | ₨359 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (₨8,497) | ₨2,731 | + 211% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (₨385) | ₨127 | + 204% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (₨85) | ₨57 | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (₨75,862) | ₨56,028 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (₨45,517) | ₨35,811 | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨8,975 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (₨33,379) | ₨49,793 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨29,925 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (₨5,690) | ₨8,086 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (₨1,517) | ₨2,480 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 36,510 Dalasi (₨110,789) | ₨38,897 | + 185% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (₨36,414) | ₨12,402 | + 194% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (₨1,229) | ₨593 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨791 | - | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 100% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (₨5,462) | ₨2,103 | + 160% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (₨7,586) | ₨3,538 | + 114% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (₨8,497) | ₨6,483 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (₨4,855) | ₨5,556 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 14% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (₨1,062,064) | ₨1,949,500 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (₨188) | ₨112 | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350 Dalasi (₨1,062) | ₨1,909 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (₨455) | ₨311 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (₨455) | ₨401 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,486 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (₨228) | ₨514 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (₨322) | ₨301 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (₨455) | ₨305 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (₨303) | ₨190 | + 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (₨258) | ₨126 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (₨303) | ₨388 | - 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 36% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (₨1,517) | ₨1,486 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,191 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,767 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (₨3,945) | ₨3,552 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 Dalasi (₨759) | ₨885 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (₨228) | ₨327 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (₨273) | ₨393 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (₨75,862) | ₨55,804 | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (₨24) | ₨4.62 | + 425% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (₨5,310) | ₨4,010 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (₨759) | ₨216 | + 251% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,045 prices entered by 468 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 23, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan
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