Compare the cost of your home country to the actual living costs in Gambia, simply select your home currency and see the difference!
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Food | Price in D | |||
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12 eggs dozen, large | 12.50 GMD | |||
1 beer pint in local shops, markets | 7 GMD | |||
1 kg of tomatoes | 8.50 GMD | |||
Full chicken 2kg | 38.75 GMD | |||
1litre 100% fruit juice | 8.50 GMD | |||
1 package of cigarettes imported brands | 25 GMD | |||
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 7.50 GMD | |||
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48.95 GMD | |||
2.5 liters of Coca-Cola | 0.95 GMD | |||
1 Bread loaf standard | 9.50 GMD | |||
Whole fat Yogurt. 500ml | 12 GMD | |||
1x6 pack Dardanelle tuna | 18.50 GMD | |||
Heinz baked beans 1 tin | 8 GMD | |||
1.5 kg Sugar | 10 GMD | |||
2 liter cooking oil | 20 GMD | |||
Yum-yum noodles per pack | 2.00 GMD | |||
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.50 GMD | |||
1 liter milk | 8.50 GMD | |||
Fast food restaurant large serving/ take away | 25 GMD | |||
Housing | ||||
Utilities per month (water, electricity, gas) for 2 people in flat | 165 GMD | |||
Wi-Fi monthly fee 8 Mbps (1 month) | 145 GMD | |||
Laundry detergent (bleach, sunlight liquid, washing surf… altogether) | 58.50 GMD | |||
House Cleaning fee per day | 105 GMD | |||
Large Gas heater price range upwards. | 200 GMD | |||
Original branded Electric Fans | 200 GMD | |||
Original branded Electric kettle. | 120 GMD | |||
40 inches Beko flat screen HD TV set | 2000 GMD | |||
Single bed Blankets | 120 GMD | |||
Personal Care | ||||
Avon for women and men cologne | 100 GMD | |||
Ladies hair plaiting. | 60 GMD | |||
Ladies Sanitaryware (Pads and Tampoons) | 18 GMD | |||
Men's haircut | 40 GMD | |||
Ibuprofen, Panadol, Grandpa Pain killers box of 12 dosses | 24.50 GMD | |||
Mobile package local network providers’ talk-time, data and messages | 65 GMD | |||
1 month of gym subscription. | 105 GMD | |||
Earphones original (Samsung. iPhone) | 90 GMD | |||
Unisex Loris perfume | 30 GMD | |||
Gadgets maintenance and repairs (cellphone, laptops, tablets...) starting price. | 100 GMD | |||
Smart phones (Samsung, Xiaomi, HTC, IPhone) price range upwards | 1000 GMD | |||
Laptops (Samsung, Lenovo, Hp, Monster, Dell etc.) price range upwards | 3000 GMD | |||
Entertainment | ||||
Boat cruise with refreshments and finger snacks | 120 GMD | |||
Go carting 30mins | 120 GMD | |||
Movie House 3d cinema | 30 GMD | |||
Summer Festivals (jet, bumper cars, lucky deep ...(per ticket) | 15 GMD | |||
Photo shoot | 120 GMD | |||
Cappuccino / expresso/ coffee | 12.50 GMD | |||
3 course dinner local restaurant two people | 96.50 GMD | |||
3 course dinner classy, exotic restaurant two people | 150 GMD | |||
Play station 4 console without games. | 2000 GMD | |||
Spalding Basketball | 200 GMD | |||
Original branded Racket and Wilson’s tennis balls | 500 GMD | |||
Transportation | ||||
Taxi fare on average 5-10km | 45 GMD | |||
Public transport per trip one way maximum fare | 30 GMD | |||
1 liter petrol/diesel | 6.50 GMD | |||
1 day rent a car cost | 140 GMD | |||
Driver’s license | 2300 GMD | |||
Clothes | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Denim or similar) | 150 GMD | |||
1 pair of men’s formal shoes | 215 GMD | |||
1 pair original sport/casual shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 280 GMD | |||
1 classy summer dress (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 135.79 GMD | |||
Ladies formal shoes original and durable | 120 GMD | |||
Back-pack, gym bag (Nike, Adidas, New balance) | 150 GMD |
The cost of living here is relatively very cheap. Renting a one-bedroom flat in the city here, costs around $150USD. Utility amount to half of that besides, and other costs such as food, clothing, transportation, leisure are again about $250USD per month.
This adds up to a total of a $400USD budget, which can be greatly reduced by choosing to stay in a hostel provided for students. The average budget in USD in the Gambia is as following:
Restaurants
People here tend to spend their money in restaurants and Gambian restaurants offer good food at reasonable prices. Still, if you do not earn much, these offers may not be considered cheap. Restaurants frequently offer drinks that are low priced, usually between $2USD ore even less.
Here is the average pricing;
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant |
$10.00 |
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course |
$25.00 |
McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) |
$2.67 |
Domestic Beer (1-pint draught) |
$1.75 |
Markets
The cost of living in the Gambia can be more affordable if do not eat out, but buying groceries and cooking at your hostel than shopping at the local markets is even cheaper. Markets offer lower prices for domestic food, while imported food may be a bit pricey.
Transportation
If you are in the Gambia, you'll need to travel around the country or in your city, either by bus, train, taxi, or car. The great thing is that the transportation rates are quite affordable and public transport functions very well because the country has a well-developed road network.
Here is what you should expect;
Local transport ticket |
$0.30 |
Monthly ticket local transport |
$15.50 |
Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi |
$5.98 |
Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal |
$0.87 |
Monthly Utilities
Besides paying for your rentals, the utilities are also necessary to be paid. The price of utilities can stagger around $150USD per month might not be considered too high. Mobile phone calls are affordable with rates as little $0.9/min.
Clothing and Shoes
When trying to find out the cost of clothes in the Gambia, you might be amazed that a pair of jeans can cost only $20. Leather is a bit more expensive, but still not too much in comparison to some other countries. For good leather shoes, you will need to pay around $50.
Monthly Budget
Those interested in simple living should budget between $450 or less monthly. Generally, this budget allows for bus rides and the occasional taxi, big trips to the marketplace, and a few restaurant meals each month. While you can choose to live in relative luxury, employing full-time housekeepers, commuting by car, enjoying exquisite homes, and consuming imported goods such as lifestyles can easily amount to $1000 or more monthly.