- Cost of Living
- Gambia
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gambia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 38% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 375 Dalasi (₨1,013) | ₨528 | + 92% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 250 Dalasi (₨675) | ₨604 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 104 Dalasi (₨280) | ₨214 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 83 Dalasi (₨225) | ₨108 | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 99 Dalasi (₨267) | ₨121 | + 121% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Dalasi (₨122) | ₨82 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250 Dalasi (₨675) | ₨437 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 Dalasi (₨324) | ₨153 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 Dalasi (₨117) | ₨40 | + 194% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 Dalasi (₨174) | ₨314 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 525 Dalasi (₨1,418) | ₨2,141 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 138 Dalasi (₨371) | ₨117 | + 217% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Dalasi (₨83) | ₨55 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 76% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 13,235 Dalasi (₨35,753) | ₨57,018 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,187 Dalasi (₨24,817) | ₨35,866 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Dalasi (₨13,507) | ₨7,949 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,000 Dalasi (₨29,715) | ₨44,615 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,750 Dalasi (₨18,234) | ₨25,314 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (₨5,065) | ₨6,795 | - 25% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,000 Dalasi (₨16,208) | ₨2,652 | + 511% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,000 Dalasi (₨45,923) | ₨39,920 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,200 Dalasi (₨11,346) | ₨11,091 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 450 Dalasi (₨1,216) | ₨499 | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨947 | - | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 106% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 Dalasi (₨4,052) | ₨2,542 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,500 Dalasi (₨9,455) | ₨4,026 | + 135% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Dalasi (₨6,753) | ₨6,025 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500 Dalasi (₨6,753) | ₨5,302 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,796,100 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Dalasi (₨144) | ₨89 | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 Dalasi (₨2,701) | ₨2,526 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 41% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 225 Dalasi (₨608) | ₨227 | + 167% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Dalasi (₨878) | ₨639 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Dalasi (₨2,701) | ₨2,133 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 75 Dalasi (₨203) | ₨444 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 131 Dalasi (₨355) | ₨268 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (₨405) | ₨340 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Dalasi (₨216) | ₨142 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 77 Dalasi (₨207) | ₨109 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 450 Dalasi (₨1,216) | ₨627 | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 7% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 883 Dalasi (₨2,386) | ₨1,501 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,126 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨3,688 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,417 Dalasi (₨3,827) | ₨3,095 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 Dalasi (₨743) | ₨526 | + 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 133 Dalasi (₨360) | ₨391 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 Dalasi (₨190) | ₨548 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 9,500 Dalasi (₨25,663) | ₨54,726 | - 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (₨22) | ₨28 | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (₨4,727) | ₨3,850 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 Dalasi (₨270) | ₨182 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,559 prices entered by 545 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan
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