Cost of living in Gambia compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 175% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 175% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (₨995) | ₨519 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (₨1,116) | ₨742 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (₨580) | ₨215 | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (₨650) | ₨119 | + 444% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (₨731) | ₨168 | + 335% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (₨361) | ₨102 | + 255% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (₨2,166) | ₨658 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (₨722) | ₨194 | + 271% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (₨433) | ₨51 | + 743% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (₨201) | ₨220 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (₨10,107) | ₨2,141 | + 372% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (₨459) | ₨170 | + 170% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (₨101) | ₨77 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (₨90,237) | ₨65,360 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (₨54,142) | ₨44,450 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨14,918 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (₨39,704) | ₨47,849 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (₨25,266) | ₨35,800 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (₨6,768) | ₨10,123 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (₨1,805) | ₨2,270 | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (₨43,314) | ₨53,975 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (₨43,314) | ₨18,356 | + 136% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (₨1,462) | ₨851 | + 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨797 | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (₨6,497) | ₨4,868 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (₨9,024) | ₨7,670 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (₨10,107) | ₨17,357 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (₨5,775) | ₨8,106 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 29% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (₨1,263,320) | ₨5,697,890 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (₨224) | ₨146 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,073 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (₨541) | ₨237 | + 128% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (₨541) | ₨572 | - 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,768 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (₨271) | ₨1,267 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (₨384) | ₨575 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (₨541) | ₨371 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (₨361) | ₨352 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (₨307) | ₨116 | + 164% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (₨361) | ₨681 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Gambia | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (₨1,805) | ₨2,016 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,908 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,708 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (₨4,692) | ₨4,907 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (₨983) | ₨1,025 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (₨271) | ₨469 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (₨325) | ₨513 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (₨90,237) | ₨107,118 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (₨29) | ₨4.02 | + 619% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (₨6,317) | ₨4,729 | + 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (₨902) | ₨237 | + 280% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 923 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 19% more expensive than in Pakistan
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