Cost of living in Gambia compared to Russia
Currency:
Food | + 39% | |||
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Food in Gambia is 39% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Gambia | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (руб 315) | руб 456 | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (руб 354) | руб 360 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (руб 184) | руб 192 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (руб 206) | руб 83 | + 148% | |
12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (руб 232) | руб 119 | + 95% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (руб 114) | руб 188 | - 39% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (руб 687) | руб 435 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (руб 229) | руб 108 | + 111% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (руб 137) | руб 50 | + 177% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (руб 64) | руб 76 | - 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (руб 3,204) | руб 681 | + 370% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (руб 145) | руб 143 | + 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (руб 32) | руб 40 | - 20% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Gambia is 42% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Gambia | Russia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (руб 28,611) | руб 70,454 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (руб 17,167) | руб 44,272 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 9,599 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (руб 12,589) | руб 41,065 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (руб 8,011) | руб 24,673 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (руб 2,146) | руб 5,618 | - 62% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (руб 572) | руб 543 | + 5% | |
40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (руб 13,733) | руб 25,687 | - 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (руб 13,733) | руб 9,938 | + 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (руб 463) | руб 535 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 999 | - | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Gambia is 41% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Gambia | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (руб 2,060) | руб 5,693 | - 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (руб 2,861) | руб 3,564 | - 20% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (руб 3,204) | руб 7,082 | - 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (руб 1,831) | руб 8,726 | - 79% | |
Transportation | - 35% | |||
Transportation in Gambia is 35% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Gambia | Russia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (руб 400,552) | руб 2,513,520 | - 84% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (руб 71) | руб 51 | + 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,894 | - | |
Personal Care | - 38% | |||
Personal Care in Gambia is 38% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Gambia | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (руб 172) | руб 489 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (руб 172) | руб 563 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,714 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (руб 86) | руб 331 | - 74% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (руб 122) | руб 247 | - 51% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (руб 172) | руб 285 | - 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (руб 114) | руб 114 | - 0% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (руб 97) | руб 140 | - 31% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (руб 114) | руб 599 | - 81% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Gambia is 36% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Gambia | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (руб 572) | руб 1,674 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 651 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,797 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (руб 1,488) | руб 4,075 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (руб 312) | руб 430 | - 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (руб 86) | руб 194 | - 56% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (руб 103) | руб 251 | - 59% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (руб 28,611) | руб 66,912 | - 57% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (руб 9) | руб 2.91 | + 215% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (руб 2,003) | руб 3,190 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (руб 286) | руб 195 | + 47% | |
TOTAL | - 26% |

These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 26% cheaper than in Russia
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