Cost of living in Saida is 11% lower than in Banjul (without rent).
Rent in Saida is 24% more expensive than in Banjul.
Cost of living including rent in Saida is 2% lower than in Banjul.
Food in Saida is 19% cheaper than in Banjul.
Transport in Saida is 26% cheaper than in Banjul.
| Saida | Banjul | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Saida | Banjul | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
1.54 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34.6 $ | 61.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.04 $ | 6.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Capuccino | 0.81 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.48 $ | 1.73 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.88 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.15 $ | 0.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.25 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.85 $ | 1.94 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.19 $ | 6.52 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.73 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 16 $ | 5.25 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.06 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.34 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 1.95 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.55 $ | 0.96 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.65 $ | 0.91 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.21 $ | 0.49 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.45 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 9 $ | 7.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.81 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.67 $ | 1.78 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 11.3 $ | 6.54 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.34 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.59 $ | 6.22 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.9 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.61 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.57 $ | 2.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.12 $ | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.01 $ | 1.28 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
26.2 $ | 20.3 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
39.9 $ | 31.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
16.4 $ | 49 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 104 $ | 49.5 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 186 $ | 147 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 156 $ | 92.1 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 298 $ | 231 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,320 $ | 1,438 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 897 $ | 1,148 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 83.4 $ | 58.2 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.55 % | 10.21 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 16.9 $ | 25.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.07 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Haircut | 2.49 $ | 3.71 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 132 $ | 99.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 60.9 $ | 56.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 45.9 $ | 84.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,923 $ | 2,950 $ |