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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.76 EUR (2.04 USD) in The Gambia and 6.4 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in The Gambia.

1.76 EUR
6.40 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in The Gambia and 2.18 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 37.2% lower in The Gambia.

1.37 EUR
2.18 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 4.85 EUR (5.61 USD) in The Gambia and 17.23 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in The Gambia.

4.85 EUR
17.23 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 5.81 EUR (6.72 USD) in The Gambia and 15.56 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in The Gambia.

5.81 EUR
15.56 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 7.53 EUR (8.71 USD) in The Gambia and 13.9 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 45.8% lower in The Gambia.

7.53 EUR
13.90 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 1.47 EUR (1.7 USD) in The Gambia and 16.42 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91% lower in The Gambia.

1.47 EUR
16.42 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 1.33 EUR (1.54 USD) in The Gambia and 2.89 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54% lower in The Gambia.

1.33 EUR
2.89 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.82 EUR (2.11 USD) for 12 eggs in The Gambia and 6.21 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.7% lower in The Gambia.

1.82 EUR
6.21 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.39 EUR (1.61 USD) in The Gambia and 3.29 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.8% lower in The Gambia.

1.39 EUR
3.29 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.60 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.24 EUR (0.27 USD) in The Gambia and 2.54 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in The Gambia.

0.24 EUR
2.54 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.61 EUR (0.7 USD) in The Gambia and 4.33 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in The Gambia.

0.61 EUR
4.33 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 5.29 EUR (6.12 USD) in The Gambia and 14.83 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in The Gambia.

5.29 EUR
14.83 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.22 EUR (1.41 USD) in The Gambia and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in The Gambia.

1.22 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.82 EUR (0.95 USD) in The Gambia and 3.47 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in The Gambia.

0.82 EUR
3.47 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.76 EUR (2.04 USD) in The Gambia and 4.94 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in The Gambia.

1.76 EUR
4.94 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.87 EUR (1 USD) in The Gambia and 3.23 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in The Gambia.

0.87 EUR
3.23 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.01 EUR (1.17 USD) in The Gambia and 7.15 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in The Gambia.

1.01 EUR
7.15 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.76 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.57 EUR (1.81 USD) in The Gambia and 5.51 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in The Gambia.

1.57 EUR
5.51 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.34 EUR (0.39 USD) in The Gambia and 2.15 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in The Gambia.

0.34 EUR
2.15 EUR

Restaurant

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The Gambia vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.62 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 2.19 EUR (2.54 USD) in The Gambia and 5.06 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in The Gambia.

2.19 EUR
5.06 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.35 EUR (1.56 USD) in The Gambia and 2.85 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.6% lower in The Gambia.

1.35 EUR
2.85 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 3.15 EUR (3.65 USD) in The Gambia and 6.91 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 54.4% lower in The Gambia.

3.15 EUR
6.91 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.2 EUR (3.7 USD) in The Gambia and 10.37 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.1% lower in The Gambia.

3.20 EUR
10.37 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.29 EUR (6.12 USD) in The Gambia and 10.37 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49% lower in The Gambia.

5.29 EUR
10.37 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 49.24 EUR (56.98 USD) in The Gambia and 121 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.3% lower in The Gambia.

49.24 EUR
121.00 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 3.82 EUR (4.42 USD) in The Gambia and 22.47 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in The Gambia.

3.82 EUR
22.47 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.03 EUR (1.2 USD) in The Gambia and 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in The Gambia.

1.03 EUR
2.20 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

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0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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0.80 EUR

Transportation

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The Gambia vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 15.49 times less for transportation in The Gambia than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 5.47 EUR (6.33 USD) in The Gambia and 114.08 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.2% lower in The Gambia.

5.47 EUR
114.08 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.24 EUR (0.27 USD) in The Gambia and 2.51 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.4% lower in The Gambia.

0.24 EUR
2.51 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 3.53 EUR (4.08 USD) in The Gambia and 36.3 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in The Gambia.

3.53 EUR
36.30 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.59 EUR (0.68 USD) in The Gambia and 1.88 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in The Gambia.

0.59 EUR
1.88 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.44 EUR (0.51 USD) in The Gambia and 4.31 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in The Gambia.

0.44 EUR
4.31 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 2.94 EUR (3.4 USD) in The Gambia and 17.29 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in The Gambia.

2.94 EUR
17.29 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 20.58 EUR (23.81 USD) in The Gambia and 136.36 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in The Gambia.

20.58 EUR
136.36 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 11.76 EUR (13.61 USD) in The Gambia and 56.18 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.1% lower in The Gambia.

11.76 EUR
56.18 EUR

Flats for rent

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The Gambia vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 38.14 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 85.63 EUR (99.07 USD) in The Gambia and 3507 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.6% lower in The Gambia.

85.63 EUR
3 507 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 68.85 EUR (79.67 USD) in The Gambia and 2198 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in The Gambia.

68.85 EUR
2 198 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 211.66 EUR (244.9 USD) in The Gambia and 7106 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97% lower in The Gambia.

211.66 EUR
7 106 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 88.19 EUR (102.04 USD) in The Gambia and 4517 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 98% lower in The Gambia.

88.19 EUR
4 517 EUR

Flats for sale

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The Gambia vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 11.02 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 1344 EUR (1555.18 USD) in The Gambia and 15000 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91% lower in The Gambia.

1 344 EUR
15 000 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 972.71 EUR (1125.46 USD) in The Gambia and 10524 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.8% lower in The Gambia.

972.71 EUR
10 524 EUR

Salary

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The Gambia vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in The Gambia is 84.05 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 52.91 EUR (61.22 USD) in The Gambia and 4447 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 98.8% lower in The Gambia.

52.91 EUR
4 447 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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89.7 EUR

Two stars

54.5 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

80.1 EUR
169 EUR

Four stars

139 EUR
218 EUR

Five stars

-
519 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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