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Tripoli vs. Banjul Cost of Living Summary

Tripoli is 5.7% cheaper than Banjul.

Restaurants: pay 67.2% less in Tripoli
Groceries: pay 30.9% less in Tripoli
Transportation: pay 64.9% less in Tripoli
Housing: pay 2.4 times more in Tripoli
Childcare: pay 9.4 times more in Tripoli
Entertainment and Sports: pay 66.9% less in Tripoli
Clothing: pay 47.1% less in Tripoli

The cost of childcare and housing in Tripoli are more expensive than in Banjul. Expenses including restaurants, entertainment and sports, transportation, clothing, and groceries are lower in Tripoli. Notably, childcare and housing are significantly more expensive in Tripoli.

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Tripoli vs. Banjul Cost Breakdown

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pay 67.2% less for restaurants

	Banjul	Tripoli
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$7.31 GMD536.99	$3.89 LYD25.030	-46.7%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$7.86 GMD577.36	$2.65 LYD17.020	-66.3%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$2.64 GMD193.83	$0.44 LYD2.810	-83.4%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.58 GMD116.16	$0.11 LYD0.680	-93.3%
Average			-67.2%

Banjul vs. Tripoli - Cost of restaurants

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pay 30.9% less for groceries

	Banjul	Tripoli
Bread 1 loaf	$0.63 GMD46.35	$0.21 LYD1.350	-66.7%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.04 GMD223.48	$2.61 LYD16.770	-14.3%
Milk (1 gallon)	$5.12 GMD375.98	$3.55 LYD22.830	-30.6%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.93 GMD141.54	$1.39 LYD8.920	-28.0%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.23 GMD90.11	$1.59 LYD10.220	+29.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.92 GMD67.58	$1.03 LYD6.640	+12.3%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.56 GMD41.30	$0.68 LYD4.390	+21.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.82 GMD60.07	$0.32 LYD2.080	-60.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.61 GMD45.05	$0.26 LYD1.680	-57.4%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.41 GMD30.04	$0.34 LYD2.160	-17.7%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.44 GMD32.29	$0.22 LYD1.390	-50.7%
Average			-30.9%

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pay 64.9% less for transportation

	Banjul	Tripoli
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$4.00 GMD294.08	$0.09 LYD0.570	-97.8%
Monthly public transit pass	$6.55 GMD481.43	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$2,635.13 GMD194K	$23,347.42 LYD150K	+786.0%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	??	$4.51 LYD29.030
Average			-64.9%

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pay 2.4 times more for housing

	Banjul	Tripoli
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$45.05 GMD3,310.81	$27.04 LYD173.930	-40.0%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$102.56 GMD7,538.16	$355.40 LYD2,285.760	+246.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$81.08 GMD5,959.46	$144.24 LYD927.650	+77.9%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$23.25 GMD1,708.96	$71.42 LYD459.310	+207.1%
Average			+138.8%

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pay 9.4 times more for childcare

	Banjul	Tripoli
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$6.76 GMD496.62	$52.32 LYD336.470	+674.3%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$135.14 GMD9,932.43	$1,556.49 LYD10,010.640	+1051.8%
Average			+844.4%

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pay 66.9% less for entertainment and sports

	Banjul	Tripoli
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$5.61 GMD412.40	$0.62 LYD4.000	-88.9%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.69 GMD271.01	$0.46 LYD2.960	-87.5%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$1.69 GMD124.16	$1.95 LYD12.510	+15.2%
Monthly membership at local gym	$23.65 GMD1,738.18	$24.90 LYD160.170	+5.3%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$3.38 GMD248.31	??
Average			-66.9%

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pay 47.1% less for clothing

	Banjul	Tripoli
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$56.00 GMD4,116.00	$22.72 LYD146.160	-59.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$44.34 GMD3,258.99	$17.38 LYD111.790	-60.8%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$99.43 GMD7,308.11	$64.21 LYD412.940	-35.4%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$86.99 GMD6,393.77	$66.15 LYD425.450	-24.0%
Average			-47.1%

Banjul vs. Tripoli - Cost of clothing

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