Cost of living in Gambia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gambia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 276 Dalasi ($5.23) | $16 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi ($5.87) | $9 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi ($3.05) | $4.59 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 180 Dalasi ($3.42) | $0.90 | + 279% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi ($3.85) | $2.91 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi ($1.90) | $4.25 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi ($11) | $6 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi ($3.80) | $3.87 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi ($2.28) | $2.01 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi ($1.06) | $2.94 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi ($53) | $15 | + 263% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi ($2.41) | $2.06 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi ($0.53) | $2.41 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 75% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gambia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi ($475) | $2,376 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi ($285) | $1,826 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $189 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi ($209) | $1,664 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi ($133) | $1,270 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi ($36) | $127 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi ($9) | $56 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 29,146 Dalasi ($554) | $283 | + 96% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi ($228) | $130 | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi ($8) | $11 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $24 | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gambia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi ($34) | $48 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi ($47) | $42 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,800 Dalasi ($53) | $87 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi ($30) | $109 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 20% 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 ($6,648) | $23,800 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 62 Dalasi ($1.18) | $0.84 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $75 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gambia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi ($2.85) | $7 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi ($2.85) | $18 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $108 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi ($1.42) | $7 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi ($2.02) | $3.89 | - 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi ($2.85) | $5.21 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi ($1.90) | $3.92 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi ($1.61) | $1.91 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi ($1.90) | $23 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gambia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi ($9) | $48 | - 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $26 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $166 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi ($25) | $77 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi ($5.17) | $13 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi ($1.42) | $4.82 | - 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi ($1.71) | $5.84 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi ($475) | $448 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi ($0.15) | $0.18 | - 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi ($33) | $48 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 250 Dalasi ($4.75) | $9 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,503 prices entered by 2,920 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
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Cost of living in Gambia is 48% cheaper than in United States
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