Cost of living in Gambia compared to United States
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gambia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi ($4.52) | $19 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi ($5.07) | $10 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi ($2.64) | $5.84 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi ($2.95) | $1.08 | + 172% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi ($3.32) | $4.55 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi ($1.64) | $4.61 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi ($10) | $7 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi ($3.28) | $4.22 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi ($1.97) | $2.19 | - 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi ($0.91) | $3.39 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi ($46) | $16 | + 185% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi ($2.08) | $2.54 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi ($0.46) | $2.85 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 79% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 79% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gambia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi ($410) | $2,846 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi ($246) | $2,106 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $215 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi ($180) | $1,989 | - 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi ($115) | $1,461 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi ($31) | $148 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi ($8) | $59 | - 86% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi ($197) | $290 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi ($197) | $123 | + 60% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi ($7) | $13 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $32 | - | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gambia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi ($30) | $53 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi ($41) | $48 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi ($46) | $94 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi ($26) | $121 | - 78% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gambia | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi ($5,738) | $27,034 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi ($1.02) | $1.14 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $78 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gambia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi ($2.46) | $8 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi ($2.46) | $23 | - 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $136 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi ($1.23) | $8 | - 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi ($1.74) | $4.61 | - 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi ($2.46) | $5.72 | - 57% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi ($1.64) | $4.66 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi ($1.39) | $2.14 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi ($1.64) | $27 | - 94% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gambia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi ($8) | $53 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $28 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $195 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi ($21) | $92 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi ($4.46) | $13 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi ($1.23) | $5.54 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi ($1.48) | $7 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi ($410) | $524 | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi ($0.13) | $0.20 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi ($29) | $57 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi ($4.10) | $10 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 20,541 prices entered by 2,791 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 57% cheaper than in United States
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