Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Gambia is 1.64 times less expensive as compared to United Arab Emirates.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Gambia and United Arab Emirates. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Gambia and United Arab Emirates.
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 Indicators  | Gambia  | United Arab Emirates  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 15,000 GMD (225 USD) | 4,000 AED (1,080 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 25,000 GMD (375 USD) | 6,500 AED (1,755 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 35,000 GMD (525 USD) | 9,000 AED (2,430 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 10,000 GMD (150 USD) | 2,500 AED (675 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 15,000 GMD (225 USD) | 4,000 AED (1,080 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 20,000 GMD (300 USD) | 6,000 AED (1,620 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 6 % | 5 % |
Realtor Commission  | 5 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Gambia is 4.70 times less expensive than United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | Gambia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 50,000 GMD (750 USD) | 10,000 AED (2,700 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 5,000 GMD (75 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 3,000 GMD (45 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 2,500 GMD (37.50 USD) | 800 AED (216 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 3,000 GMD (45 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
If you lived in Gambia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 70.10% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Gambia costs 3.60 times less compared to United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | Gambia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 4,000 GMD (60 USD) | 350 AED (94.50 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 2,500 GMD (37.50 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 2,500 GMD (37.50 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 3,500 GMD (52.50 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 0.79% less in Gambia compared to United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | Gambia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 150 GMD (2.25 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 100 GMD (1.50 USD) | 7 AED (1.89 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 50 GMD (0.75 USD) | 2 AED (0.54 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 50 GMD (0.75 USD) | 5 AED (1.35 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 120 GMD (1.80 USD) | 15 AED (4.05 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 300 GMD (4.50 USD) | 35 AED (9.45 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 400 GMD (6 USD) | 25 AED (6.75 USD) |
In Gambia, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.08 times less expensive than the cost in United Arab Emirates.
If you lived in Gambia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 34.34% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Gambia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 150 GMD (2.25 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 100 GMD (1.50 USD) | 6 AED (1.62 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 120 GMD (1.80 USD) | 8 AED (2.16 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 150 GMD (2.25 USD) | 7 AED (1.89 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 120 GMD (1.80 USD) | 5 AED (1.35 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 150 GMD (2.25 USD) | 12 AED (3.24 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 120 GMD (1.80 USD) | 7 AED (1.89 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 200 GMD (3 USD) | 8 AED (2.16 USD) |
If you lived in Gambia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 1.02 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Gambia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 500 GMD (7.50 USD) | 30 AED (8.10 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 1,500 GMD (22.50 USD) | 120 AED (32.40 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 400 GMD (6 USD) | 20 AED (5.40 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 100 GMD (1.50 USD) | 15 AED (4.05 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 50 GMD (0.75 USD) | 6 AED (1.62 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 1,000 GMD (15 USD) | 60 AED (16.20 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 1,500 GMD (22.50 USD) | 30 AED (8.10 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 400 GMD (6 USD) | 30 AED (8.10 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 2.64% less in Gambia compared to United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | Gambia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 1,500 GMD (22.50 USD) | 90 AED (24.30 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 300 GMD (4.50 USD) | 40 AED (10.80 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 150 GMD (2.25 USD) | 25 AED (6.75 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 200 GMD (3 USD) | 35 AED (9.45 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 1,000 GMD (15 USD) | 80 AED (21.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 1,500 GMD (22.50 USD) | 120 AED (32.40 USD) |
If you lived in Gambia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 1.51 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Gambia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 1,500 GMD (22.50 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 25 GMD (0.38 USD) | 5 AED (1.35 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 50,000 GMD (750 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 100 GMD (1.50 USD) | 12 AED (3.24 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 25 GMD (0.38 USD) | 1.50 AED (0.41 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 5,000 GMD (75 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 100 GMD (1.50 USD) | 20 AED (5.40 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 50 GMD (0.75 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
If you lived in Gambia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 3.33 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Gambia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 1,500,000 GMD (22,500 USD) | 50,000 AED (13,500 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 5,000 GMD (75 USD) | 1,000 AED (270 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 1,000 GMD (15 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 10,000 GMD (150 USD) | 2,000 AED (540 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 5,000 GMD (75 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 7 % | 6 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 80 GMD (1.20 USD) | 2.50 AED (0.68 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 300 GMD (4.50 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.57 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Gambia compared to that of United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | Gambia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 1,500 GMD (22.50 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 3,000 GMD (45 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 2,000 GMD (30 USD) | 400 AED (108 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 1,000 GMD (15 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 1,500 GMD (22.50 USD) | 400 AED (108 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 1,000 GMD (15 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 1,000 GMD (15 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 2,500 GMD (37.50 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 5,000 GMD (75 USD) | 1,000 AED (270 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 500 GMD (7.50 USD) | 50 AED (13.50 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 500 GMD (7.50 USD) | 50 AED (13.50 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 200 GMD (3 USD) | 30 AED (8.10 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 15,000 GMD (225 USD) | 1,000 AED (270 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 5,000 GMD (75 USD) | 2,000 AED (540 USD) |
If you lived in Gambia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 3.07 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Gambia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 3,000 GMD (45 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 1,500 GMD (22.50 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 500 GMD (7.50 USD) | 80 AED (21.60 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 800 GMD (12 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 1,000 GMD (15 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Haircuts  | 300 GMD (4.50 USD) | 50 AED (13.50 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 1,000 GMD (15 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 150 GMD (2.25 USD) | 20 AED (5.40 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 100 GMD (1.50 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
If you lived in Gambia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 2.61 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Gambia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 1,500 GMD (22.50 USD) | 350 AED (94.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 300 GMD (4.50 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 600 GMD (9 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 500 GMD (7.50 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 5,000 GMD (75 USD) | 1,500 AED (405 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 600 GMD (9 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 600 GMD (9 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 1,000 GMD (15 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 1,000 GMD (15 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 800 GMD (12 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 800 GMD (12 USD) | 180 AED (48.60 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 150 GMD (2.25 USD) | 40 AED (10.80 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 200 GMD (3 USD) | 40 AED (10.80 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 50 GMD (0.75 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 60 GMD (0.90 USD) | 10 AED (2.70 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 800 GMD (12 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Sportswear  | 400 GMD (6 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
If you lived in Gambia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 5.43 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Gambia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 300 GMD (4.50 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 400 GMD (6 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 600 GMD (9 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 10,000 GMD (150 USD) | 1,500 AED (405 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 8,000 GMD (120 USD) | 1,200 AED (324 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 500 GMD (7.50 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 8,000 GMD (120 USD) | 750 AED (202.50 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 5,000 GMD (75 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 10,000 GMD (150 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
If you lived in Gambia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 2.04 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Gambia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 5,000 GMD (75 USD) | 2,000 AED (540 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 10,000 GMD (150 USD) | 3,000 AED (810 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 15,000 GMD (225 USD) | 4,000 AED (1,080 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 20,000 GMD (300 USD) | 6,000 AED (1,620 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 50,000 GMD (750 USD) | 12,000 AED (3,240 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 70,000 GMD (1,050 USD) | 25,000 AED (6,750 USD) |
After School Activities  | 5,000 GMD (75 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 5,000 GMD (75 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Tutoring  | 2,500 GMD (37.50 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 1,000 GMD (15 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
School Supplies  | 500 GMD (7.50 USD) | 50 AED (13.50 USD) |
If you lived in Gambia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 5.18 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Gambia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 150 GMD (2.25 USD) | 40 AED (10.80 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 300 GMD (4.50 USD) | 80 AED (21.60 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 500 GMD (7.50 USD) | 120 AED (32.40 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 300 GMD (4.50 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 500 GMD (7.50 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 400 GMD (6 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 100 GMD (1.50 USD) | 20 AED (5.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 150 GMD (2.25 USD) | 40 AED (10.80 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 300 GMD (4.50 USD) | 60 AED (16.20 USD) |
Bowling  | 200 GMD (3 USD) | 60 AED (16.20 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 100 GMD (1.50 USD) | 80 AED (21.60 USD) |
Video Games  | 1,000 GMD (15 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 500 GMD (7.50 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 200 GMD (3 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 3,000 GMD (45 USD) | 2,000 AED (540 USD) |
If you lived in Gambia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 9.58 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Gambia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 2,500 GMD (37.50 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 1,000 GMD (15 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Art Classes  | 300 GMD (4.50 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 200 GMD (3 USD) | 80 AED (21.60 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 500 GMD (7.50 USD) | 200 AED (54 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 600 GMD (9 USD) | 150 AED (40.50 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 100 GMD (1.50 USD) | 20 AED (5.40 USD) |
Educational Software  | 2,000 GMD (30 USD) | 100 AED (27 USD) |
If you lived in Gambia, instead of United Arab Emirates, you would have to pay 2.75 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Gambia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 25,000 GMD (375 USD) | 10,000 AED (2,700 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 20,000 GMD (300 USD) | 8,000 AED (2,160 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 333.33 GMD per hour (5 USD) | 100 AED per hour (27 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 5,000 GMD (75 USD) | 1,000 AED (270 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 5 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 4 % | Yet to Update |
Pension Contributions  | 2 % | Yet to Update |
Cost of Living Index  | 35 | 80 |
Median Household Income  | 100,000 GMD (1,500 USD) | 7,000 AED (1,890 USD) |
If you lived in Gambia, you would earn 3.13 times less salary as compared to United Arab Emirates.
Indicators | Gambia | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 1,000 GMD (15 USD) | 500 AED (135 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 800 GMD (12 USD) | 400 AED (108 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 700 GMD (10.50 USD) | 300 AED (81 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 600 GMD (9 USD) | 250 AED (67.50 USD) |
Professional Services cost 8.42 times less in Gambia, as compared to United Arab Emirates.
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