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Cost of Living & Prices:
The Gambia vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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The Gambia vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.19 times less for grocery shopping in The Gambia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.77 EUR (2.08 USD) in The Gambia and 6.31 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in The Gambia.

1.77 EUR
6.31 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.38 EUR (1.62 USD) in The Gambia and 2.14 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in The Gambia.

1.38 EUR
2.14 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 4.88 EUR (5.73 USD) in The Gambia and 16.97 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in The Gambia.

4.88 EUR
16.97 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.84 EUR (6.86 USD) in The Gambia and 15.32 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in The Gambia.

5.84 EUR
15.32 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.57 EUR (8.89 USD) in The Gambia and 13.69 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in The Gambia.

7.57 EUR
13.69 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.48 EUR (1.74 USD) in The Gambia and 16.17 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in The Gambia.

1.48 EUR
16.17 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.34 EUR (1.57 USD) in The Gambia and 2.84 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.8% lower in The Gambia.

1.34 EUR
2.84 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.83 EUR (2.15 USD) for 12 eggs in The Gambia and 6.12 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.1% lower in The Gambia.

1.83 EUR
6.12 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.4 EUR (1.64 USD) in The Gambia and 3.24 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in The Gambia.

1.40 EUR
3.24 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.27 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.24 EUR (0.28 USD) in The Gambia and 2.5 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in The Gambia.

0.24 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.61 EUR (0.72 USD) in The Gambia and 4.26 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in The Gambia.

0.61 EUR
4.26 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 5.32 EUR (6.25 USD) in The Gambia and 14.6 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.6% lower in The Gambia.

5.32 EUR
14.60 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.23 EUR (1.44 USD) in The Gambia and 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.9% lower in The Gambia.

1.23 EUR
1.35 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.83 EUR (0.97 USD) in The Gambia and 3.41 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in The Gambia.

0.83 EUR
3.41 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.77 EUR (2.08 USD) in The Gambia and 4.87 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in The Gambia.

1.77 EUR
4.87 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.87 EUR (1.02 USD) in The Gambia and 3.18 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.6% lower in The Gambia.

0.87 EUR
3.18 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.02 EUR (1.2 USD) in The Gambia and 7.04 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.5% lower in The Gambia.

1.02 EUR
7.04 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.64 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.58 EUR (1.85 USD) in The Gambia and 5.42 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.8% lower in The Gambia.

1.58 EUR
5.42 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.34 EUR (0.4 USD) in The Gambia and 2.12 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84% lower in The Gambia.

0.34 EUR
2.12 EUR

Restaurant

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The Gambia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.56 times less for meals in restaurants in The Gambia than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.21 EUR (2.59 USD) in The Gambia and 4.99 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in The Gambia.

2.21 EUR
4.99 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.35 EUR (1.59 USD) in The Gambia and 2.81 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52% lower in The Gambia.

1.35 EUR
2.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.17 EUR (3.72 USD) in The Gambia and 6.81 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.5% lower in The Gambia.

3.17 EUR
6.81 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.22 EUR (3.78 USD) in The Gambia and 10.21 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in The Gambia.

3.22 EUR
10.21 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.32 EUR (6.25 USD) in The Gambia and 10.21 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 47.9% lower in The Gambia.

5.32 EUR
10.21 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 49.5 EUR (58.16 USD) in The Gambia and 119.15 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in The Gambia.

49.50 EUR
119.15 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.84 EUR (4.51 USD) in The Gambia and 22.13 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in The Gambia.

3.84 EUR
22.13 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.04 EUR (1.22 USD) in The Gambia and 2.17 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.1% lower in The Gambia.

1.04 EUR
2.17 EUR

Fuel

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The Gambia vs. United States - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

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0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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0.79 EUR

Transportation

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The Gambia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 15.18 times less for transportation in The Gambia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 5.5 EUR (6.46 USD) in The Gambia and 112.34 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in The Gambia.

5.50 EUR
112.34 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.24 EUR (0.28 USD) in The Gambia and 2.47 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in The Gambia.

0.24 EUR
2.47 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 3.55 EUR (4.17 USD) in The Gambia and 35.74 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in The Gambia.

3.55 EUR
35.74 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.59 EUR (0.69 USD) in The Gambia and 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in The Gambia.

0.59 EUR
1.85 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.44 EUR (0.52 USD) in The Gambia and 4.25 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in The Gambia.

0.44 EUR
4.25 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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The Gambia vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 2.96 EUR (3.47 USD) in The Gambia and 17.02 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in The Gambia.

2.96 EUR
17.02 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 20.69 EUR (24.31 USD) in The Gambia and 134.27 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in The Gambia.

20.69 EUR
134.27 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 11.82 EUR (13.89 USD) in The Gambia and 55.32 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in The Gambia.

11.82 EUR
55.32 EUR

Flats for rent

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The Gambia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 37.36 times less for renting an apartment in The Gambia than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 86.07 EUR (101.14 USD) in The Gambia and 3453 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.5% lower in The Gambia.

86.07 EUR
3 453 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 69.21 EUR (81.33 USD) in The Gambia and 2164 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.8% lower in The Gambia.

69.21 EUR
2 164 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 212.77 EUR (250 USD) in The Gambia and 6997 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97% lower in The Gambia.

212.77 EUR
6 997 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 88.65 EUR (104.17 USD) in The Gambia and 4448 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 98% lower in The Gambia.

88.65 EUR
4 448 EUR

Flats for sale

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The Gambia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.79 times less for buying an apartment in The Gambia than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1351 EUR (1587.58 USD) in The Gambia and 14770 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in The Gambia.

1 351 EUR
14 770 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 977.8 EUR (1148.91 USD) in The Gambia and 10363 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in The Gambia.

977.80 EUR
10 363 EUR

Salary

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The Gambia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in The Gambia is 82.33 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 53.19 EUR (62.5 USD) in The Gambia and 4379 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 98.8% lower in The Gambia.

53.19 EUR
4 379 EUR

Hotels

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The Gambia vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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88.3 EUR

Two stars

53.7 EUR
124 EUR

Three stars

78.9 EUR
166 EUR

Four stars

137 EUR
215 EUR

Five stars

-
511 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • The Gambia: 3 cities, 29 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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