Cost of living in Gambia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 93% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 93% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Gambia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (руб 407) | руб 437 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (руб 456) | руб 304 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (руб 237) | руб 167 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (руб 266) | руб 73 | + 261% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (руб 299) | руб 108 | + 177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (руб 148) | руб 165 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (руб 885) | руб 382 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (руб 295) | руб 108 | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (руб 177) | руб 52 | + 242% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (руб 82) | руб 73 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (руб 4,131) | руб 584 | + 608% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (руб 187) | руб 119 | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (руб 41) | руб 31 | + 35% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 30% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Gambia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (руб 36,886) | руб 66,826 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (руб 22,132) | руб 45,880 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 8,267 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (руб 16,230) | руб 40,416 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (руб 10,328) | руб 29,073 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (руб 2,766) | руб 5,379 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (руб 738) | руб 421 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,146 Dalasi (руб 43,003) | руб 25,923 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (руб 17,705) | руб 7,571 | + 134% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (руб 598) | руб 431 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 792 | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Gambia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (руб 2,656) | руб 5,173 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (руб 3,689) | руб 2,955 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (руб 4,131) | руб 6,349 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (руб 2,361) | руб 6,961 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Gambia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (руб 516,403) | руб 1,514,000 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (руб 91) | руб 50 | + 83% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,543 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Gambia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (руб 221) | руб 472 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (руб 221) | руб 495 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,418 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (руб 111) | руб 271 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (руб 157) | руб 201 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (руб 221) | руб 243 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (руб 148) | руб 82 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (руб 125) | руб 97 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (руб 148) | руб 656 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 11% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Gambia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (руб 738) | руб 1,453 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 575 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,334 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (руб 1,918) | руб 3,503 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (руб 402) | руб 394 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (руб 111) | руб 189 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (руб 133) | руб 212 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (руб 36,886) | руб 44,223 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (руб 12) | руб 3.29 | + 259% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (руб 2,582) | руб 3,264 | - 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (руб 369) | руб 182 | + 103% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,058 prices entered by 361 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is about the same as in Russia
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