Cost of living
Western Division compared to Banjul (Gambia)
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Overview comparison
Western DivisionBanjul (Gambia)
Consumer prices in Western Division are roughly 10% higher than in Banjul (Gambia).
Cost of living
| Item | Western Division | Banjul (Gambia) |
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| Total with rent one person | 485 | 565 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,111 | 1,176 |
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| Without rent one person | 368 | 292 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,225 | 848 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 105.15 | 147.19 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 221.32 | 284.16 |
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| Food person | 248 | 314 |
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| Food family | 678 | 655 |
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| Transport person | 15.87 | 18.74 |
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| Transport family | 45.38 | 58.06 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.98 years | 66.77 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western Division | Banjul (Gambia) |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.11 | 6.1 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 69.59 | 48.06 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.85 | 6.27 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.62 | 3.53 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.42 | 2.13 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.55 | 1.93 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western Division | Banjul (Gambia) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 86.07 | 100.06 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 48.86 | 55.69 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 244.66 | 189.48 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 137.82 | 177.73 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 22.1 | 21 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.17 | 31.08 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 46.67 | 42.79 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western Division | Banjul (Gambia) |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.85 | 9.68 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,436 | 1,493 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,069 | 1,195 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.2 | 0.2 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 5.79% | 6.85% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.24 | 7.02 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.19 | 0.99 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western Division | Banjul (Gambia) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.66 | 1.21 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.48 | 0.6 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.61 | 1.61 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.3 | 6.68 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.5 | 2.83 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.77 | 5.56 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.45 | 1.19 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 | 0.49 |
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Other
| Item | Western Division | Banjul (Gambia) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 22.62 | 25.02 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.15 | 3.79 |
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| Doctors visit | 14.95 | 12.62 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.2 | 4 |
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| Brand Jeans | 53.1 | 51.62 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 95.55 | 101.69 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 94.63 | 81.53 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,545 | 2,375 |
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