- Cost of Living
- Gambia
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gambia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 28% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 375 Dalasi (руб 505) | руб 358 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 250 Dalasi (руб 337) | руб 284 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 104 Dalasi (руб 140) | руб 134 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 83 Dalasi (руб 112) | руб 64 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 99 Dalasi (руб 133) | руб 82 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Dalasi (руб 61) | руб 146 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250 Dalasi (руб 337) | руб 309 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 Dalasi (руб 162) | руб 95 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 Dalasi (руб 58) | руб 35 | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 Dalasi (руб 87) | руб 62 | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 525 Dalasi (руб 708) | руб 533 | + 33% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 138 Dalasi (руб 185) | руб 94 | + 97% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Dalasi (руб 41) | руб 31 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 13,235 Dalasi (руб 17,837) | руб 74,807 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,187 Dalasi (руб 12,381) | руб 40,234 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Dalasi (руб 6,738) | руб 6,161 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,000 Dalasi (руб 14,825) | руб 38,236 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,750 Dalasi (руб 9,097) | руб 25,080 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (руб 2,527) | руб 3,736 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,000 Dalasi (руб 8,086) | руб 478 | + 1592% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,000 Dalasi (руб 22,911) | руб 26,485 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,200 Dalasi (руб 5,660) | руб 5,902 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 450 Dalasi (руб 606) | руб 384 | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 517 | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 5% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 Dalasi (руб 2,022) | руб 5,298 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,500 Dalasi (руб 4,717) | руб 3,088 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Dalasi (руб 3,369) | руб 5,583 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500 Dalasi (руб 3,369) | руб 7,336 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 0% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,179,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Dalasi (руб 72) | руб 43 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 Dalasi (руб 1,348) | руб 1,678 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 225 Dalasi (руб 303) | руб 318 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Dalasi (руб 438) | руб 516 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Dalasi (руб 1,348) | руб 1,232 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 75 Dalasi (руб 101) | руб 232 | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 131 Dalasi (руб 177) | руб 159 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (руб 202) | руб 205 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Dalasi (руб 108) | руб 70 | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 77 Dalasi (руб 103) | руб 103 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 450 Dalasi (руб 606) | руб 529 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 22% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 883 Dalasi (руб 1,190) | руб 1,656 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 671 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,071 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,417 Dalasi (руб 1,909) | руб 3,379 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 Dalasi (руб 371) | руб 370 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 133 Dalasi (руб 180) | руб 176 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 Dalasi (руб 95) | руб 228 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 9,500 Dalasi (руб 12,803) | руб 31,421 | - 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (руб 11) | руб 4.91 | + 120% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (руб 2,358) | руб 3,113 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 Dalasi (руб 135) | руб 137 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,602 prices entered by 897 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.348
RUB
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GMD
Cost of living in Gambia is 5% more expensive than in Russia
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