Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Gambia
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Economic & Living Costs in Gambia
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
175-597.9 GMD
Avg: 386.45 GMD
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
2446.7-6833.16 GMD
Avg: 4639.93 GMD
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
597.9-600 GMD
Avg: 598.95 GMD
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
120-512.49 GMD
Avg: 316.24 GMD
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
N/A
Avg: N/A
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
6000-10000 GMD
Avg: 8000 GMD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
16000-20000 GMD
Avg: 18000 GMD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
5000-10000 GMD
Avg: 7500 GMD
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
10-25 GMD
Avg: 17.5 GMD
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
200-1200 GMD
Avg: 700 GMD
Monthly Transport Pass
N/A
Avg: N/A
Gasoline (1L)
72-82 GMD
Avg: 77 GMD
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
1500-3000 GMD
Avg: 2250 GMD
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
2500-5500 GMD
Avg: 4000 GMD
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
600-1500 GMD
Avg: 1050 GMD
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
80-180 GMD
Avg: 130 GMD
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
15-97.87 GMD
Avg: 56.43 GMD
Eggs (12)
116-180 GMD
Avg: 148 GMD
Local Cheese (1kg)
350-550 GMD
Avg: 450 GMD
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
1500-2000 GMD
Avg: 1750 GMD
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
N/A
Avg: N/A
Cinema Ticket
200-300 GMD
Avg: 250 GMD
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
N/A
Avg: N/A
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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