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

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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United States vs. The Gambia - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 4.97 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in The Gambia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.42 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.7 EUR (1.83 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 68.6% lower in The Gambia.

5.42 EUR
1.70 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.22 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.27 EUR (1.37 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 42.8% lower in The Gambia.

2.22 EUR
1.27 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.49 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 3.6 EUR (3.88 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 81.5% lower in The Gambia.

19.49 EUR
3.60 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 16.71 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 2.26 EUR (2.43 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 86.5% lower in The Gambia.

16.71 EUR
2.26 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 16.18 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 2.22 EUR (2.4 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 86.3% lower in The Gambia.

16.18 EUR
2.22 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.86 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in The Gambia.

14.86 EUR
1.16 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.98 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States and 1.06 EUR (1.15 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 64.4% lower in The Gambia.

2.98 EUR
1.06 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.4 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.41 EUR (1.52 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 68% lower in The Gambia.

4.40 EUR
1.41 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.65 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States and 1.37 EUR (1.47 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 62.5% lower in The Gambia.

3.65 EUR
1.37 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

23.21 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.64 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.31 EUR (0.33 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 88.3% lower in The Gambia.

2.64 EUR
0.31 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.97 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.48 EUR (0.52 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 87.9% lower in The Gambia.

3.97 EUR
0.48 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.52 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 4.69 EUR (5.05 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in The Gambia.

15.52 EUR
4.69 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.16 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 0.99 EUR (1.06 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 14.7% lower in The Gambia.

1.16 EUR
0.99 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.62 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.7 EUR (0.75 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in The Gambia.

3.62 EUR
0.70 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.95 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.62 EUR (1.75 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 67.3% lower in The Gambia.

4.95 EUR
1.62 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.96 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.75 EUR (0.8 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 81.1% lower in The Gambia.

3.96 EUR
0.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.63 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 0.87 EUR (0.94 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in The Gambia.

7.63 EUR
0.87 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.34 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.8 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 0.91 EUR (0.98 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 84.3% lower in The Gambia.

5.80 EUR
0.91 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.32 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.3 EUR (0.32 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 87.1% lower in The Gambia.

2.32 EUR
0.30 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. The Gambia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 5.44 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in The Gambia.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.85 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.35 EUR (1.46 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in The Gambia.

4.85 EUR
1.35 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.6 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 0.58 EUR (0.63 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in The Gambia.

2.60 EUR
0.58 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.43 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.22 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in The Gambia.

7.43 EUR
1.13 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 9.29 EUR (10 USD) in the United States and 1.29 EUR (1.39 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in The Gambia.

9.29 EUR
1.29 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 11.14 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.22 EUR (3.47 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in The Gambia.

11.14 EUR
3.22 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 92.86 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 19.35 EUR (20.83 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in The Gambia.

92.86 EUR
19.35 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 23.22 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 0.97 EUR (1.04 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 95.8% lower in The Gambia.

23.22 EUR
0.97 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.04 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 0.31 EUR (0.33 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in The Gambia.

2.04 EUR
0.31 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

0.88 EUR
-

Gasoline 1L

0.85 EUR
-

Transportation

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United States vs. The Gambia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.98 times more for transportation in the United States than in The Gambia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 119.79 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 16.77 EUR (18.06 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 86% lower in The Gambia.

119.79 EUR
16.77 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.55 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.13 EUR (0.14 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 94.9% lower in The Gambia.

2.55 EUR
0.13 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.86 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 3.87 EUR (4.17 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 86.1% lower in The Gambia.

27.86 EUR
3.87 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.73 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.64 EUR (0.69 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 63% lower in The Gambia.

1.73 EUR
0.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.18 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.97 EUR (1.04 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in The Gambia.

4.18 EUR
0.97 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 16.71 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 3.22 EUR (3.47 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 80.7% lower in The Gambia.

16.71 EUR
3.22 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 91.24 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 22.57 EUR (24.31 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in The Gambia.

91.24 EUR
22.57 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 35.29 EUR (38 USD) in the United States and 2.58 EUR (2.78 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in The Gambia.

35.29 EUR
2.58 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. The Gambia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 34.29 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in The Gambia.

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 3529 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 120.37 EUR (129.63 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 96.6% lower in The Gambia.

3 529 EUR
120.37 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 2210 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 56.92 EUR (61.3 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 97.4% lower in The Gambia.

2 210 EUR
56.92 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 6588 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 206.36 EUR (222.22 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 96.9% lower in The Gambia.

6 588 EUR
206.36 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 3814 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 87.06 EUR (93.75 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in The Gambia.

3 814 EUR
87.06 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. The Gambia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.47 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in The Gambia.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 13259 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 1254 EUR (1350.2 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 90.5% lower in The Gambia.

13 259 EUR
1 254 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 8613 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 835.87 EUR (900.13 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 90.3% lower in The Gambia.

8 613 EUR
835.87 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. The Gambia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 107.95 times higher than in The Gambia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5569 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 51.59 EUR (55.56 USD) in The Gambia. The average salary is 99.1% lower in The Gambia.

5 569 EUR
51.59 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

96.3 EUR
-

Two stars

136 EUR
58.6 EUR

Three stars

181 EUR
86.1 EUR

Four stars

234 EUR
150 EUR

Five stars

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

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