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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 3.21 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in The Gambia.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.49 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 1.81 EUR (2.07 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in The Gambia.

6.49 EUR
1.81 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.21 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.41 EUR (1.61 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 36.2% lower in The Gambia.

2.21 EUR
1.41 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.46 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 4.98 EUR (5.69 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in The Gambia.

17.46 EUR
4.98 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.76 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 5.97 EUR (6.81 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 62.1% lower in The Gambia.

15.76 EUR
5.97 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.08 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 7.73 EUR (8.83 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 45.1% lower in The Gambia.

14.08 EUR
7.73 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.64 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 1.51 EUR (1.72 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in The Gambia.

16.64 EUR
1.51 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.93 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.37 EUR (1.56 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 53.2% lower in The Gambia.

2.93 EUR
1.37 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.3 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.87 EUR (2.14 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in The Gambia.

6.30 EUR
1.87 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.34 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.43 EUR (1.63 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in The Gambia.

3.34 EUR
1.43 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.89 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.57 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 0.24 EUR (0.28 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in The Gambia.

2.57 EUR
0.24 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.39 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 0.62 EUR (0.71 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 85.9% lower in The Gambia.

4.39 EUR
0.62 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.03 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 5.44 EUR (6.21 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 63.8% lower in The Gambia.

15.03 EUR
5.44 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.39 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.26 EUR (1.43 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 9.4% lower in The Gambia.

1.39 EUR
1.26 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.51 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 0.85 EUR (0.97 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 75.8% lower in The Gambia.

3.51 EUR
0.85 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 5.01 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 1.81 EUR (2.07 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 63.9% lower in The Gambia.

5.01 EUR
1.81 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.28 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 0.89 EUR (1.02 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 72.9% lower in The Gambia.

3.28 EUR
0.89 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.24 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.04 EUR (1.19 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in The Gambia.

7.24 EUR
1.04 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.86 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.58 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 1.61 EUR (1.84 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in The Gambia.

5.58 EUR
1.61 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.18 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.35 EUR (0.39 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in The Gambia.

2.18 EUR
0.35 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. The Gambia - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 2.58 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 5.13 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 2.25 EUR (2.57 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 56.1% lower in The Gambia.

5.13 EUR
2.25 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.89 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 1.38 EUR (1.58 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 52.2% lower in The Gambia.

2.89 EUR
1.38 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.01 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 3.24 EUR (3.7 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in The Gambia.

7.01 EUR
3.24 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.51 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 3.29 EUR (3.75 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 68.7% lower in The Gambia.

10.51 EUR
3.29 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.51 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.44 EUR (6.21 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 48.2% lower in The Gambia.

10.51 EUR
5.44 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 122.61 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 50.59 EUR (57.76 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in The Gambia.

122.61 EUR
50.59 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.77 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 3.93 EUR (4.48 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in The Gambia.

22.77 EUR
3.93 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.23 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 1.06 EUR (1.21 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in The Gambia.

2.23 EUR
1.06 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

0.86 EUR
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Gasoline 1L

0.81 EUR
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Transportation

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United States vs. The Gambia - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 15.31 times more for transportation in the United States than in The Gambia.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 115.6 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 5.62 EUR (6.41 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 95.1% lower in The Gambia.

115.60 EUR
5.62 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.54 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.24 EUR (0.28 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in The Gambia.

2.54 EUR
0.24 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.78 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 3.62 EUR (4.14 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in The Gambia.

36.78 EUR
3.62 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.9 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.6 EUR (0.69 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in The Gambia.

1.90 EUR
0.60 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.37 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 0.45 EUR (0.52 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in The Gambia.

4.37 EUR
0.45 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 17.52 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 3.02 EUR (3.45 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in The Gambia.

17.52 EUR
3.02 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 138.17 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 21.14 EUR (24.14 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in The Gambia.

138.17 EUR
21.14 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 56.92 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 12.08 EUR (13.79 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in The Gambia.

56.92 EUR
12.08 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. The Gambia - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 37.62 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 3554 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 87.96 EUR (100.44 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 97.5% lower in The Gambia.

3 554 EUR
87.96 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 2227 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 70.73 EUR (80.77 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 96.8% lower in The Gambia.

2 227 EUR
70.73 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 7200 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 217.43 EUR (248.28 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 97% lower in The Gambia.

7 200 EUR
217.43 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 4577 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 90.6 EUR (103.45 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 98% lower in The Gambia.

4 577 EUR
90.60 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. The Gambia - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 10.87 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 15199 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 1381 EUR (1576.63 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 90.9% lower in The Gambia.

15 199 EUR
1 381 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 10663 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 999.24 EUR (1140.99 USD) in The Gambia. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in The Gambia.

10 663 EUR
999.24 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. The Gambia - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 82.89 times higher than in The Gambia.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4506 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 54.36 EUR (62.07 USD) in The Gambia. The average salary is 98.8% lower in The Gambia.

4 506 EUR
54.36 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

90.9 EUR
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Two stars

128 EUR
55.3 EUR

Three stars

171 EUR
81.2 EUR

Four stars

221 EUR
141 EUR

Five stars

526 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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