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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 5 times less for grocery shopping in The Gambia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.6 EUR (1.82 USD) in The Gambia and 5.13 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.8% lower in The Gambia.

1.60 EUR
5.13 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.19 EUR (1.36 USD) in The Gambia and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 43.3% lower in The Gambia.

1.19 EUR
2.10 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 3.39 EUR (3.85 USD) in The Gambia and 18.45 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.6% lower in The Gambia.

3.39 EUR
18.45 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 2.12 EUR (2.42 USD) in The Gambia and 15.82 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in The Gambia.

2.12 EUR
15.82 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 2.09 EUR (2.38 USD) in The Gambia and 15.31 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in The Gambia.

2.09 EUR
15.31 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.09 EUR (1.24 USD) in The Gambia and 14.06 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in The Gambia.

1.09 EUR
14.06 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1 EUR (1.14 USD) in The Gambia and 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in The Gambia.

1.00 EUR
2.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.33 EUR (1.51 USD) for 12 eggs in The Gambia and 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.1% lower in The Gambia.

1.33 EUR
4.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.29 EUR (1.46 USD) in The Gambia and 3.45 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in The Gambia.

1.29 EUR
3.45 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
21.96 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.29 EUR (0.33 USD) in The Gambia and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in The Gambia.

0.29 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.45 EUR (0.51 USD) in The Gambia and 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88% lower in The Gambia.

0.45 EUR
3.75 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 4.41 EUR (5.02 USD) in The Gambia and 14.68 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70% lower in The Gambia.

4.41 EUR
14.68 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.93 EUR (1.06 USD) in The Gambia and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.5% lower in The Gambia.

0.93 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.66 EUR (0.75 USD) in The Gambia and 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in The Gambia.

0.66 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.53 EUR (1.74 USD) in The Gambia and 4.68 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in The Gambia.

1.53 EUR
4.68 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.7 EUR (0.8 USD) in The Gambia and 3.74 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.3% lower in The Gambia.

0.70 EUR
3.74 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 0.82 EUR (0.94 USD) in The Gambia and 7.22 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in The Gambia.

0.82 EUR
7.22 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.89 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.85 EUR (0.97 USD) in The Gambia and 5.49 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in The Gambia.

0.85 EUR
5.49 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.28 EUR (0.32 USD) in The Gambia and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in The Gambia.

0.28 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

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The Gambia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.48 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 1.27 EUR (1.45 USD) in The Gambia and 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in The Gambia.

1.27 EUR
4.59 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.55 EUR (0.62 USD) in The Gambia and 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in The Gambia.

0.55 EUR
2.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.06 EUR (1.21 USD) in The Gambia and 7.03 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in The Gambia.

1.06 EUR
7.03 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.21 EUR (1.38 USD) in The Gambia and 8.79 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in The Gambia.

1.21 EUR
8.79 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 3.03 EUR (3.45 USD) in The Gambia and 10.55 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.3% lower in The Gambia.

3.03 EUR
10.55 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 18.2 EUR (20.71 USD) in The Gambia and 87.88 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.3% lower in The Gambia.

18.20 EUR
87.88 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in The Gambia and 21.97 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.9% lower in The Gambia.

0.91 EUR
21.97 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.29 EUR (0.33 USD) in The Gambia and 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85% lower in The Gambia.

0.29 EUR
1.93 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

-
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

-
0.81 EUR

Transportation

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The Gambia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 7.02 times less for transportation in The Gambia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 15.77 EUR (17.95 USD) in The Gambia and 113.36 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in The Gambia.

15.77 EUR
113.36 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.12 EUR (0.14 USD) in The Gambia and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95% lower in The Gambia.

0.12 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 3.64 EUR (4.14 USD) in The Gambia and 26.36 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in The Gambia.

3.64 EUR
26.36 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.61 EUR (0.69 USD) in The Gambia and 1.63 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.6% lower in The Gambia.

0.61 EUR
1.63 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in The Gambia and 3.95 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77% lower in The Gambia.

0.91 EUR
3.95 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 3.03 EUR (3.45 USD) in The Gambia and 15.82 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in The Gambia.

3.03 EUR
15.82 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 21.23 EUR (24.16 USD) in The Gambia and 86.35 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.4% lower in The Gambia.

21.23 EUR
86.35 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 2.43 EUR (2.76 USD) in The Gambia and 33.39 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in The Gambia.

2.43 EUR
33.39 EUR

Flats for rent

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The Gambia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 34.5 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 113.24 EUR (128.86 USD) in The Gambia and 3340 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.6% lower in The Gambia.

113.24 EUR
3 340 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 53.55 EUR (60.93 USD) in The Gambia and 2092 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in The Gambia.

53.55 EUR
2 092 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 194.13 EUR (220.91 USD) in The Gambia and 6234 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in The Gambia.

194.13 EUR
6 234 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 81.9 EUR (93.2 USD) in The Gambia and 3610 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in The Gambia.

81.90 EUR
3 610 EUR

Flats for sale

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The Gambia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.53 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 1180 EUR (1342.21 USD) in The Gambia and 12547 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in The Gambia.

1 180 EUR
12 547 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 786.33 EUR (894.81 USD) in The Gambia and 8151 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in The Gambia.

786.33 EUR
8 151 EUR

Salary

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The Gambia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in The Gambia is 108.59 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 48.53 EUR (55.23 USD) in The Gambia and 5270 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 99.1% lower in The Gambia.

48.53 EUR
5 270 EUR

Hotels

EURGMDUSD

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

One star

-
91.2 EUR

Two stars

55.4 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

81.4 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

142 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

-
528 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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