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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

PLNUSDGMDEUR

The Gambia vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.86 times less for grocery shopping in The Gambia than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.93 PLN (1.87 USD) in The Gambia and 21.59 PLN (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.9% lower in The Gambia.

6.93 PLN
21.59 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 5.16 PLN (1.4 USD) in The Gambia and 8.84 PLN (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 41.6% lower in The Gambia.

5.16 PLN
8.84 PLN

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 14.64 PLN (3.96 USD) in The Gambia and 77.61 PLN (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in The Gambia.

14.64 PLN
77.61 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 9.18 PLN (2.48 USD) in The Gambia and 66.56 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in The Gambia.

9.18 PLN
66.56 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 9.04 PLN (2.45 USD) in The Gambia and 64.41 PLN (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86% lower in The Gambia.

9.04 PLN
64.41 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 4.72 PLN (1.28 USD) in The Gambia and 59.16 PLN (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92% lower in The Gambia.

4.72 PLN
59.16 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 4.33 PLN (1.17 USD) in The Gambia and 11.87 PLN (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.5% lower in The Gambia.

4.33 PLN
11.87 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 5.75 PLN (1.55 USD) for 12 eggs in The Gambia and 17.53 PLN (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.2% lower in The Gambia.

5.75 PLN
17.53 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.56 PLN (1.5 USD) in The Gambia and 14.53 PLN (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.7% lower in The Gambia.

5.56 PLN
14.53 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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92.40 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.26 PLN (0.34 USD) in The Gambia and 10.5 PLN (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88% lower in The Gambia.

1.26 PLN
10.50 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 1.95 PLN (0.53 USD) in The Gambia and 15.79 PLN (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in The Gambia.

1.95 PLN
15.79 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 19.07 PLN (5.16 USD) in The Gambia and 61.79 PLN (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in The Gambia.

19.07 PLN
61.79 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.02 PLN (1.09 USD) in The Gambia and 4.62 PLN (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13% lower in The Gambia.

4.02 PLN
4.62 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 2.85 PLN (0.77 USD) in The Gambia and 14.42 PLN (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in The Gambia.

2.85 PLN
14.42 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 6.6 PLN (1.79 USD) in The Gambia and 19.71 PLN (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in The Gambia.

6.60 PLN
19.71 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.03 PLN (0.82 USD) in The Gambia and 15.75 PLN (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.8% lower in The Gambia.

3.03 PLN
15.75 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 3.55 PLN (0.96 USD) in The Gambia and 30.39 PLN (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in The Gambia.

3.55 PLN
30.39 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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33.20 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 3.69 PLN (1 USD) in The Gambia and 23.11 PLN (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84% lower in The Gambia.

3.69 PLN
23.11 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 1.22 PLN (0.33 USD) in The Gambia and 9.24 PLN (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in The Gambia.

1.22 PLN
9.24 PLN

Restaurant

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The Gambia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.33 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 5.51 PLN (1.49 USD) in The Gambia and 19.3 PLN (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in The Gambia.

5.51 PLN
19.30 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.36 PLN (0.64 USD) in The Gambia and 10.35 PLN (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.2% lower in The Gambia.

2.36 PLN
10.35 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 4.59 PLN (1.24 USD) in The Gambia and 29.58 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in The Gambia.

4.59 PLN
29.58 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 5.24 PLN (1.42 USD) in The Gambia and 36.98 PLN (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in The Gambia.

5.24 PLN
36.98 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 13.11 PLN (3.55 USD) in The Gambia and 44.37 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.5% lower in The Gambia.

13.11 PLN
44.37 PLN

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 78.67 PLN (21.28 USD) in The Gambia and 369.76 PLN (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.7% lower in The Gambia.

78.67 PLN
369.76 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.93 PLN (1.06 USD) in The Gambia and 92.44 PLN (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.7% lower in The Gambia.

3.93 PLN
92.44 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.25 PLN (0.34 USD) in The Gambia and 8.13 PLN (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.6% lower in The Gambia.

1.25 PLN
8.13 PLN

Fuel

PLNUSDGMDEUR

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

Diesel 1L

-
3.50 PLN

Gasoline 1L

-
3.39 PLN

Transportation

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The Gambia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.83 times less for transportation in The Gambia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 68.18 PLN (18.44 USD) in The Gambia and 477 PLN (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in The Gambia.

68.18 PLN
477.00 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.52 PLN (0.14 USD) in The Gambia and 10.17 PLN (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in The Gambia.

0.52 PLN
10.17 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 15.73 PLN (4.26 USD) in The Gambia and 110.93 PLN (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.8% lower in The Gambia.

15.73 PLN
110.93 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.62 PLN (0.71 USD) in The Gambia and 6.88 PLN (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.9% lower in The Gambia.

2.62 PLN
6.88 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.93 PLN (1.06 USD) in The Gambia and 16.64 PLN (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in The Gambia.

3.93 PLN
16.64 PLN

Sports & entertainment

PLNUSDGMDEUR

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 13.11 PLN (3.55 USD) in The Gambia and 66.56 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in The Gambia.

13.11 PLN
66.56 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 91.79 PLN (24.82 USD) in The Gambia and 363.33 PLN (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in The Gambia.

91.79 PLN
363.33 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 10.49 PLN (2.84 USD) in The Gambia and 140.51 PLN (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.5% lower in The Gambia.

10.49 PLN
140.51 PLN

Flats for rent

PLNUSDGMDEUR

The Gambia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 33.58 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 489.52 PLN (132.39 USD) in The Gambia and 14053 PLN (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.5% lower in The Gambia.

489.52 PLN
14 053 PLN

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 231.47 PLN (62.6 USD) in The Gambia and 8801 PLN (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in The Gambia.

231.47 PLN
8 801 PLN

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 839.18 PLN (226.95 USD) in The Gambia and 26231 PLN (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.8% lower in The Gambia.

839.18 PLN
26 231 PLN

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 354.03 PLN (95.74 USD) in The Gambia and 15188 PLN (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in The Gambia.

354.03 PLN
15 188 PLN

Flats for sale

PLNUSDGMDEUR

The Gambia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.25 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 5099 PLN (1378.92 USD) in The Gambia and 52795 PLN (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in The Gambia.

5 099 PLN
52 795 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 3399 PLN (919.28 USD) in The Gambia and 34296 PLN (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.1% lower in The Gambia.

3 399 PLN
34 296 PLN

Salary

PLNUSDGMDEUR

The Gambia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in The Gambia is 105.7 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 209.8 PLN (56.74 USD) in The Gambia and 22175 PLN (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 99.1% lower in The Gambia.

209.80 PLN
22 175 PLN

Hotels

PLNUSDGMDEUR

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

One star

-
384 PLN

Two stars

233 PLN
541 PLN

Three stars

343 PLN
722 PLN

Four stars

595 PLN
933 PLN

Five stars

-
2 222 PLN

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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