Cost of living in Gambia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi ($5.39) | $14 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi ($6) | $8 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi ($3.14) | $4.27 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi ($3.52) | $0.87 | + 303% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi ($3.96) | $3.03 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi ($1.96) | $4.01 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi ($12) | $6 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi ($3.91) | $3.37 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi ($2.35) | $1.70 | + 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 57 Dalasi ($1.11) | $3.17 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi ($55) | $14 | + 279% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi ($2.48) | $1.91 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi ($0.55) | $2.10 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi ($489) | $2,198 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi ($293) | $1,579 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $179 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi ($215) | $1,571 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,115 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi ($37) | $118 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi ($10) | $48 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 36,510 Dalasi ($714) | $301 | + 137% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi ($235) | $119 | + 97% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi ($8) | $11 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 8% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi ($35) | $48 | - 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi ($49) | $43 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi ($55) | $86 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi ($31) | $111 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 71% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 350,000 Dalasi ($6,843) | $22,777 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi ($1.21) | $0.76 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 350 Dalasi ($7) | $80 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 48% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi ($2.93) | $7 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi ($2.93) | $19 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $110 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi ($1.47) | $6 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi ($2.08) | $3.46 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi ($2.93) | $4.90 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi ($1.96) | $3.46 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi ($1.66) | $1.80 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi ($1.96) | $21 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi ($10) | $45 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $207 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi ($25) | $75 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 250 Dalasi ($4.89) | $12 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi ($1.47) | $4.85 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi ($1.76) | $5.75 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi ($489) | $406 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi ($0.16) | $0.18 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi ($34) | $53 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi ($4.89) | $8 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 52,393 prices entered by 6,697 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 50% cheaper than in United States
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