Cost of Living in Gambia
Summary of cost of living in Gambia:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,129.1$ (156,490.2D), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 572.3$ (42,061.2D), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Gambia is, on average, 55.0% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Gambia is, on average, 93.4% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 475.00 D | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 5,666.49 D | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 610.24 D | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 348.71 D | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 348.71 D | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 237.53 D | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 149.91 D | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 91.18 D | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 104.00 D | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 46.87 D | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 39.12 D | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 155.00 D | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 204.12 D | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 290.30 D | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 187.11 D | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 68.04 D | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 52.92 D | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 68.04 D | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 60.48 D | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 33.45 D | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 31.75 D | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 20.00 D | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 29.17 D | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 500.32 D | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 114.40 D | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 119.47 D | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 125.00 D | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 20.00 D | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 481.43 D | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 50.00 D | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 80.47 D | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 300.00 D | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 78.45 D | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 185,000.00 D | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 280,000.00 D | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 2,250.00 D | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 1,050.00 D | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 3,875.00 D | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,750.00 D | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 1,000.00 D | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 250.00 D | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 500.00 D | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 10,000.00 D | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 4,116.00 D | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 3,099.50 D | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 7,512.80 D | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 6,393.77 D | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 7,538.16 D | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 5,855.56 D | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 18,000.00 D | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 7,500.00 D | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 9,904.00 D | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 7,856.32 D | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,500.00 D | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 10.12 | |
Prices in Gambia
This country had 56 entries in the past 12 months by 11 different contributors.
Last update: 16 September 2025
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Last update: 16 September 2025
Our data for each country are based on all entries from all cities in that country.
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