Cost of living in Gambia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 32% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Gambia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Dalasi (руб 566) | руб 537 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (руб 350) | руб 357 | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (руб 182) | руб 199 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 169 Dalasi (руб 191) | руб 87 | + 121% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (руб 230) | руб 143 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (руб 113) | руб 226 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (руб 680) | руб 435 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (руб 227) | руб 131 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (руб 136) | руб 55 | + 145% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (руб 63) | руб 87 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (руб 3,172) | руб 729 | + 335% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (руб 144) | руб 167 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (руб 32) | руб 45 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 44% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Gambia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (руб 28,319) | руб 108,612 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (руб 16,991) | руб 58,529 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Dalasi (руб 28,319) | руб 8,064 | + 251% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (руб 12,460) | руб 54,731 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (руб 7,929) | руб 33,269 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (руб 2,124) | руб 5,365 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (руб 566) | руб 955 | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi (руб 13,593) | руб 21,598 | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (руб 13,593) | руб 7,518 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (руб 459) | руб 548 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 763 | - | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 52% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Gambia | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (руб 2,039) | руб 6,829 | - 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (руб 2,832) | руб 3,368 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 Dalasi (руб 2,039) | руб 7,728 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (руб 1,812) | руб 9,144 | - 80% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Gambia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (руб 396,464) | руб 2,729,180 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 Dalasi (руб 72) | руб 56 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,159 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 30% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Gambia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (руб 170) | руб 251 | - 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (руб 170) | руб 549 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,878 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (руб 85) | руб 347 | - 76% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (руб 120) | руб 222 | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (руб 170) | руб 181 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (руб 113) | руб 123 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (руб 96) | руб 128 | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (руб 113) | руб 559 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Gambia | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (руб 566) | руб 1,534 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 654 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (руб 1,473) | руб 3,180 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (руб 309) | руб 502 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (руб 85) | руб 192 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (руб 102) | руб 228 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (руб 28,319) | руб 51,956 | - 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (руб 9) | руб 4.26 | + 113% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (руб 1,982) | руб 3,278 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Dalasi (руб 227) | руб 202 | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,878 prices entered by 164 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 01, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 29% cheaper than in Russia
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