Cost of living
Banjul (Gambia) compared to Upper River
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Overview comparison
Banjul (Gambia)Upper River
Consumer prices in Upper River are roughly 60% higher than in Banjul (Gambia).
Cost of living
| Item | Banjul (Gambia) | Upper River |
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| Total with rent one person | 565 | 996 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,176 | 2,935 |
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| Without rent one person | 292 | 651 |
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| Without rent one family | 848 | 1,431 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 147.19 | 381.65 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 284.16 | 1,196.64 |
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| Food person | 314 | 399 |
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| Food family | 655 | 1,169 |
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| Transport person | 18.74 | 77.95 |
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| Transport family | 58.06 | 294.21 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.77 years | 71.43 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Banjul (Gambia) | Upper River |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.1 | 3.03 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 48.06 | 53.31 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.27 | 9.33 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.53 | 1.46 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.13 | 3.51 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.93 | 2.29 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Banjul (Gambia) | Upper River |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 100.06 | 383.25 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 55.69 | 314.47 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 189.48 | 2,629.85 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 177.73 | 760.52 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 21 | 71.48 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 31.08 | 134.24 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 42.79 | 43.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Banjul (Gambia) | Upper River |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.68 | 6.89 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,493 | 2,762 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,195 | 1,310 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.2 | 0.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 6.85% | 21.57% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 7.02 | 31.02 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.99 | 1.98 |
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Groceries
| Item | Banjul (Gambia) | Upper River |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.21 | 1.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.6 | 0.26 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.61 | 2.58 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.68 | 12.6 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.83 | 12.09 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.56 | 10.48 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.19 | 2.08 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 | 0.51 |
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Other
| Item | Banjul (Gambia) | Upper River |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 25.02 | 57.31 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.79 | 9.97 |
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| Doctors visit | 12.62 | 38.39 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4 | 11.51 |
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| Brand Jeans | 51.62 | 59.41 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 101.69 | 97.49 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 81.53 | 251.95 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,375 | 7,001 |
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