Banjul, Gambia is Very affordable overall. Monthly costs are about $488 for one person and $1293 for a family of four, including rent.
Compared to the European benchmark, Banjul is 48% cheaper overall.
Banjul is 47% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Banjul is, on average, 91% lower than in Columbus.
Banjul tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
The primary driver of higher costs in Banjul is rent and utilities, which can be significant for many residents.
Food costs in Banjul are 14% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable.
Public transport in Banjul is 77% lower than the European benchmark, contributing to overall affordability.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 5.2 $ |
| Dinner | 61.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.43 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.16 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.73 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.45 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.54 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.94 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.52 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.93 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.25 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.8 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.95 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.47 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.96 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.91 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.17 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.36 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.55 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.78 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.18 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 6.54 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.22 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 12.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.42 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 2.83 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.55 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.28 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 20 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 31 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 49 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 50 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 147 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 92 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 231 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,438 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,148 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 58 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.21% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.5 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.63 $ |
| Haircut | 3.71 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 99.6 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 56.3 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 84 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 2,950 $ |