Cost of living
Banjul (Gambia) compared to Lamin
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Overview comparison
Banjul (Gambia)Lamin
Consumer prices in Lamin are roughly 4% higher than in Banjul (Gambia).
Cost of living
| Item | Banjul (Gambia) | Lamin |
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| Total with rent one person | 565 | 481 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,176 | 1,185 |
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| Without rent one person | 292 | 386 |
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| Without rent one family | 848 | 1,134 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 147.19 | 179.56 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 284.16 | 239.42 |
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| Food person | 314 | 257 |
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| Food family | 655 | 632 |
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| Transport person | 18.74 | 16.44 |
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| Transport family | 58.06 | 63.82 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.77 years | 69.82 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Banjul (Gambia) | Lamin |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.1 | 5.46 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 48.06 | 57.63 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.27 | 7.45 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.53 | 3.22 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.13 | 1.96 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.93 | 1.73 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Banjul (Gambia) | Lamin |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 100.06 | 100.13 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 55.69 | 101.54 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 189.48 | 289.66 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 177.73 | 152.68 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 21 | 40.31 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 31.08 | 57.84 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 42.79 | 51.61 |
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Transportation
| Item | Banjul (Gambia) | Lamin |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.68 | 11.92 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,493 | 1,374 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,195 | 981 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.2 | 0.15 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 6.85% | 6.67% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.02 | 8.59 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.99 | 0.95 |
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Groceries
| Item | Banjul (Gambia) | Lamin |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 | 1.79 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.6 | 0.52 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.61 | 1.51 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.68 | 7.55 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.83 | 3.16 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.56 | 5.9 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.19 | 1.47 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 | 0.49 |
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Other
| Item | Banjul (Gambia) | Lamin |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 25.02 | 26.44 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.79 | 3.2 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.62 | 12.15 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4 | 4.38 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.62 | 50.82 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 101.69 | 83.51 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 81.53 | 76.6 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,375 | 2,816 |
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