Cost of Living in Gambia
Summary of cost of living in Gambia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 1,995.6$ (143,684.7D), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 553.3$ (39,836.6D), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Gambia is, on average, 57.1% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Gambia is, on average, 93.6% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
Range |
|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 300.00 D | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 4,319.24 D | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 450.00 D | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 251.30 D | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 255.23 D | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 177.84 D | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 138.78 D | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 83.49 D | |
Markets | Edit |
|
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 393.68 D | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 46.87 D | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 39.12 D | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 153.80 D | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 184.08 D | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 253.72 D | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 172.93 D | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 100.92 D | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 75.69 D | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 68.04 D | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 60.48 D | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 33.45 D | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 31.75 D | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 17.50 D | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 28.57 D | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 470.11 D | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 155.53 D | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 123.86 D | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 144.00 D | |
Transportation | Edit |
|
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 15.00 D | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 471.60 D | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 37.50 D | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 80.47 D | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 300.00 D | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 292.44 D | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 185,000.00 D | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 280,000.00 D | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
|
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 2,350.00 D | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 1,050.00 D | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 3,333.33 D | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
|
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 1,750.00 D | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 1,000.00 D | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 250.00 D | |
Childcare | Edit |
|
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 500.00 D | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,000.00 D | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
|
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 4,032.00 D | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,036.24 D | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 7,359.48 D | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 6,263.28 D | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 7,384.32 D | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 5,855.56 D | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 18,000.00 D | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 7,500.00 D | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
|
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 10,322.77 D | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 7,495.88 D | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
|
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,500.00 D | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 10.12 |
Prices in Gambia
This country had 104 entries in the past 12 months by 18 different contributors.
Last update: March 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Last update: March 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
Sources and References
Moving to Gambia? Explore:
Distribution of Expenses Using Our Statistical Model:
This Page in Other Languages:
 DeutschLebenshaltungskosten in Gambia
|
 PortuguêsCusto de Vida na Gâmbia
|
 ItalianoCosto della Vita in Gambia
|
 FrançaisCoût de la Vie en Gambie
|
 EspañolCosto de Vida en Gambia
|