Cost of living in Gambia compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 109% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 109% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi (руб 394) | руб 409 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi (руб 442) | руб 285 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi (руб 230) | руб 143 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi (руб 257) | руб 65 | + 294% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi (руб 290) | руб 88 | + 229% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi (руб 143) | руб 131 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi (руб 857) | руб 331 | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi (руб 286) | руб 106 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi (руб 171) | руб 34 | + 410% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi (руб 80) | руб 66 | + 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi (руб 4,001) | руб 589 | + 579% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi (руб 182) | руб 108 | + 68% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi (руб 40) | руб 29 | + 39% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 25% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi (руб 35,722) | руб 68,084 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi (руб 21,433) | руб 38,645 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | руб 5,665 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi (руб 15,718) | руб 32,475 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi (руб 10,002) | руб 23,096 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi (руб 2,679) | руб 3,735 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi (руб 714) | руб 433 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,146 Dalasi (руб 41,646) | руб 24,143 | + 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi (руб 17,147) | руб 6,559 | + 161% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi (руб 579) | руб 428 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 783 | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi (руб 2,572) | руб 4,676 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi (руб 3,572) | руб 2,530 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi (руб 4,001) | руб 5,504 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi (руб 2,286) | руб 6,842 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi (руб 500,109) | руб 1,257,820 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi (руб 89) | руб 47 | + 89% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,631 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi (руб 214) | руб 464 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi (руб 214) | руб 573 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,302 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi (руб 107) | руб 309 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi (руб 152) | руб 178 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi (руб 214) | руб 213 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi (руб 143) | руб 80 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi (руб 121) | руб 101 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi (руб 143) | руб 559 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi (руб 714) | руб 1,457 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 587 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,595 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi (руб 1,858) | руб 3,388 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi (руб 389) | руб 388 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi (руб 107) | руб 167 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi (руб 129) | руб 222 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi (руб 35,722) | руб 35,423 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi (руб 11) | руб 6 | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi (руб 2,501) | руб 3,567 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi (руб 357) | руб 159 | + 125% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,486 prices entered by 754 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 6% more expensive than in Russia
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