Cost of living in Gambia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gambia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 500 Dalasi ($7) | $21 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 309 Dalasi ($4.29) | $12 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 161 Dalasi ($2.24) | $5.83 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 169 Dalasi ($2.35) | $1.11 | + 112% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 203 Dalasi ($2.81) | $5.25 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 Dalasi ($1.39) | $4.89 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 Dalasi ($8) | $7 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 200 Dalasi ($2.78) | $4.28 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 120 Dalasi ($1.67) | $2.32 | - 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 56 Dalasi ($0.78) | $3.55 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,800 Dalasi ($39) | $18 | + 120% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 127 Dalasi ($1.76) | $2.94 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 28 Dalasi ($0.39) | $3.19 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 81% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 81% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gambia | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 Dalasi ($347) | $3,302 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 Dalasi ($208) | $2,480 | - 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 25,000 Dalasi ($347) | $228 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 11,000 Dalasi ($153) | $2,274 | - 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 7,000 Dalasi ($97) | $1,665 | - 94% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi ($26) | $165 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 Dalasi ($7) | $63 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 12,000 Dalasi ($167) | $253 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 12,000 Dalasi ($167) | $147 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 405 Dalasi ($5.62) | $15 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $34 | - | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 52% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gambia | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,800 Dalasi ($25) | $58 | - 57% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 2,500 Dalasi ($35) | $51 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,800 Dalasi ($25) | $105 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,600 Dalasi ($22) | $144 | - 85% | |
| 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 ($4,861) | $30,907 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 64 Dalasi ($0.89) | $0.95 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $88 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 68% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gambia | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 150 Dalasi ($2.08) | $9 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 150 Dalasi ($2.08) | $21 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $164 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 75 Dalasi ($1.04) | $9 | - 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Dalasi ($1.48) | $5.20 | - 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi ($2.08) | $7 | - 70% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 Dalasi ($1.39) | $5.15 | - 73% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 85 Dalasi ($1.18) | $2.32 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 100 Dalasi ($1.39) | $31 | - 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Gambia | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 500 Dalasi ($7) | $61 | - 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $30 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $220 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,300 Dalasi ($18) | $104 | - 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 272 Dalasi ($3.78) | $15 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 75 Dalasi ($1.04) | $5.86 | - 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 90 Dalasi ($1.25) | $8 | - 83% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 25,000 Dalasi ($347) | $495 | - 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi ($0.11) | $0.54 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi ($24) | $74 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 200 Dalasi ($2.78) | $11 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,529 prices entered by 2,000 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Gambia is 67% cheaper than in United States
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