Cost of living
Western Province (Gambia, The) compared to Upper River
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Overview comparison
Western Province (Gambia, The)Upper River
Consumer prices in Upper River are roughly 58% higher than in Western Province (Gambia, The).
Cost of living
| Item | Western Province (Gambia, The) | Upper River |
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| Total with rent one person | 590 | 996 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,168 | 2,935 |
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| Without rent one person | 420 | 651 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,264 | 1,431 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 127.15 | 381.65 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 285.68 | 1,196.64 |
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| Food person | 216 | 399 |
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| Food family | 763 | 1,169 |
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| Transport person | 14.24 | 77.95 |
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| Transport family | 40.76 | 294.21 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.3 years | 71.43 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Western Province (Gambia, The) | Upper River |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.24 | 3.03 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 48.94 | 53.31 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.5 | 9.33 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.33 | 1.46 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.96 | 3.51 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.82 | 2.29 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Western Province (Gambia, The) | Upper River |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 88.32 | 383.25 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 43.17 | 314.47 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 189.86 | 2,629.85 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 161.75 | 760.52 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 25.04 | 71.48 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 34.04 | 134.24 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.52 | 43.36 |
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Transportation
| Item | Western Province (Gambia, The) | Upper River |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.87 | 6.89 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,404 | 2,762 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,294 | 1,310 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.19 | 0.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 5.42% | 21.57% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.16 | 31.02 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.11 | 1.98 |
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Groceries
| Item | Western Province (Gambia, The) | Upper River |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.48 | 1.95 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.65 | 0.26 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.17 | 2.58 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.63 | 12.6 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.87 | 12.09 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.83 | 10.48 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.42 | 2.08 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 | 0.51 |
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Other
| Item | Western Province (Gambia, The) | Upper River |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 27.31 | 57.31 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.28 | 9.97 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.01 | 38.39 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.6 | 11.51 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.94 | 59.41 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 83.74 | 97.49 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 84.28 | 251.95 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,524 | 7,001 |
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