Prices and Cost of Living in The Gambia

Food and beverage prices in The Gambia

Popular food products found on store shelves in The Gambia include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 54.33 GMD (0.8 USD) for a kilo of onions to 279 GMD (4.11 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 67.73 GMD (1 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 37.13 GMD (0.55 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 98.37 GMD (1.45 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 132 GMD (1.94 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 23.22 GMD (0.34 USD). Dairy prices in The Gambia, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 76.56 GMD (1.13 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 364 GMD (5.35 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 172 GMD (2.54 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 110 GMD (1.61 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 70.38 GMD (1.04 USD) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in The Gambia vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 105 GMD (1.55 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 45 GMD (0.66 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 250 GMD (3.68 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 1500 GMD (22.09 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 75 GMD (1.1 USD).

How much does transportation cost in The Gambia?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 10 GMD (0.15 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 1300 GMD (19.14 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 75 GMD (1.1 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 50 GMD (0.74 USD).

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in The Gambia?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in The Gambia varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 4413 GMD (64.98 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 9333 GMD (137 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 97214 GMD (1431 USD) per square meter.