- Cost of Living
- Gambia
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Gambia compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Gambia is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 375 Dalasi ($8) | $14 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 250 Dalasi ($5.05) | $8 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 104 Dalasi ($2.10) | $4.55 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 83 Dalasi ($1.68) | $0.89 | + 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 99 Dalasi ($1.99) | $3.17 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 45 Dalasi ($0.91) | $4.00 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 250 Dalasi ($5.05) | $6 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 120 Dalasi ($2.42) | $3.34 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 43 Dalasi ($0.88) | $1.60 | - 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 64 Dalasi ($1.30) | $3.45 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 525 Dalasi ($11) | $15 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 138 Dalasi ($2.78) | $1.91 | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 31 Dalasi ($0.62) | $2.13 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Gambia is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 13,235 Dalasi ($267) | $2,048 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 9,187 Dalasi ($186) | $1,580 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Dalasi ($101) | $177 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 11,000 Dalasi ($222) | $1,587 | - 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 6,750 Dalasi ($136) | $1,131 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,875 Dalasi ($38) | $121 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 6,000 Dalasi ($121) | $48 | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 17,000 Dalasi ($343) | $334 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,200 Dalasi ($85) | $119 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 450 Dalasi ($9) | $11 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $23 | - | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Gambia is 17% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,500 Dalasi ($30) | $47 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 3,500 Dalasi ($71) | $45 | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,500 Dalasi ($50) | $85 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,500 Dalasi ($50) | $115 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Gambia is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,326 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 53 Dalasi ($1.08) | $0.77 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,000 Dalasi ($20) | $85 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Gambia is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 225 Dalasi ($4.54) | $7 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 325 Dalasi ($7) | $18 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 1,000 Dalasi ($20) | $111 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 75 Dalasi ($1.51) | $7 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 131 Dalasi ($2.65) | $3.50 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 150 Dalasi ($3.03) | $5.14 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 80 Dalasi ($1.62) | $3.49 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 77 Dalasi ($1.55) | $1.85 | - 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 450 Dalasi ($9) | $20 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Gambia is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 883 Dalasi ($18) | $45 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $25 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $173 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,417 Dalasi ($29) | $79 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 275 Dalasi ($5.55) | $12 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 133 Dalasi ($2.69) | $4.86 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 70 Dalasi ($1.42) | $5.89 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 9,500 Dalasi ($192) | $426 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 Dalasi ($0.16) | $0.34 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,750 Dalasi ($35) | $54 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 100 Dalasi ($2.02) | $8 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 48% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 92,009 prices entered by 13,241 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Gambia is 48% cheaper than in United States
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