Cost of living in Gambia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 89% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (руб 339) | руб 364 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (руб 381) | руб 252 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (руб 198) | руб 141 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (руб 222) | руб 65 | + 240% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (руб 250) | руб 85 | + 193% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (руб 123) | руб 148 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (руб 739) | руб 308 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (руб 246) | руб 93 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (руб 148) | руб 33 | + 355% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 Dalasi (руб 70) | руб 61 | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (руб 3,449) | руб 531 | + 550% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (руб 156) | руб 94 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (руб 34) | руб 30 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 30% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (руб 30,793) | руб 72,532 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (руб 18,476) | руб 41,058 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 6,226 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (руб 13,549) | руб 37,434 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 23,935 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (руб 2,309) | руб 3,925 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (руб 616) | руб 426 | + 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 36,510 Dalasi (руб 44,970) | руб 25,889 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (руб 14,781) | руб 5,525 | + 168% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (руб 499) | руб 421 | + 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 736 | - | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 24% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (руб 2,217) | руб 5,635 | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (руб 3,079) | руб 2,885 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (руб 3,449) | руб 5,988 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (руб 1,971) | руб 7,277 | - 73% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 49% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (руб 431,098) | руб 1,408,610 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (руб 76) | руб 45 | + 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350 Dalasi (руб 431) | руб 1,876 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 20% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (руб 185) | руб 502 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (руб 185) | руб 585 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,282 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (руб 92) | руб 238 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (руб 131) | руб 155 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (руб 185) | руб 198 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (руб 123) | руб 69 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (руб 105) | руб 95 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (руб 123) | руб 617 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (руб 616) | руб 1,754 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 618 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,547 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (руб 1,601) | руб 3,282 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 Dalasi (руб 308) | руб 410 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (руб 92) | руб 198 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (руб 111) | руб 234 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (руб 30,793) | руб 30,673 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (руб 10) | руб 2.85 | + 245% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (руб 2,155) | руб 3,228 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (руб 308) | руб 150 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,794 prices entered by 490 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 13% cheaper than in Russia
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