Cost of living comparison

Pakistan

compared to

Gambia

Banjul vs. Islamabad Cost of Living Summary

Banjul is 34.2% cheaper than Islamabad.

Restaurants: pay 2.3 times more in Banjul
Groceries: pay 55.7% more in Banjul
Transportation: pay 76.2% less in Banjul
Housing: pay 52.4% less in Banjul
Childcare: pay 95.1% less in Banjul
Entertainment and Sports: pay 1.7% more in Banjul
Clothing: pay 58.6% more in Banjul

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

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Banjul vs. Islamabad Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Banjul instead of Islamabad, you would:

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pay 2.3 times more for restaurants

	Islamabad	Banjul
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$3.61 PKR999.89	$7.31 GMD536.99	+102.3%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$5.42 PKR1,499.84	$7.86 GMD577.36	+45.0%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.34 PKR94.28	$2.64 GMD193.83	+674.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.22 PKR60.55	$1.58 GMD116.16	+622.8%
Average			+133.9%

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pay 55.7% more for groceries

	Islamabad	Banjul
Bread 1 loaf	$0.75 PKR207.85	$0.63 GMD46.35	-16.0%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.07 PKR850.72	$3.04 GMD223.48	-1.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$3.63 PKR1,005.39	$5.12 GMD375.98	+40.9%
Eggs 1 dozen	$1.24 PKR343.26	$1.93 GMD141.54	+55.4%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$1.41 PKR390.05	$1.23 GMD90.11	-13.0%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.59 PKR163.01	$0.92 GMD67.58	+56.2%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.38 PKR106.08	$0.56 GMD41.30	+46.7%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.47 PKR131.53	$0.82 GMD60.07	+72.1%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.25 PKR68.04	$0.61 GMD45.05	+149.5%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.13 PKR35.48	$0.41 GMD30.04	+218.9%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.17 PKR46.23	$0.44 GMD32.29	+163.1%
Average			+55.7%

Islamabad vs. Banjul - Cost of groceries

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pay 76.2% less for transportation

	Islamabad	Banjul
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.11 PKR1,414.40	$4.00 GMD294.08	-21.7%
Monthly public transit pass	$21.66 PKR5,999.36	$6.55 GMD481.43	-69.8%
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$54,159.34 PKR15M	$2,635.13 GMD194K	-95.1%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$7.04 PKR1,949.79	??
Average			-76.2%

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pay 52.4% less for housing

	Islamabad	Banjul
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$17.07 PKR4,726.77	$45.05 GMD3,310.81	+163.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$273.02 PKR75,608.63	$102.56 GMD7,538.16	-62.4%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$139.79 PKR38,712.55	$81.08 GMD5,959.46	-42.0%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$77.95 PKR21,585.94	$23.25 GMD1,708.96	-70.2%
Average			-52.4%

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pay 95.1% less for childcare

	Islamabad	Banjul
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$74.62 PKR20,664.47	$6.76 GMD496.62	-90.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$5,015.34 PKR1M	$135.14 GMD9,932.43	-97.3%
Average			-95.1%

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pay 1.7% more for entertainment and sports

	Islamabad	Banjul
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$3.61 PKR999.89	$5.61 GMD412.40	+55.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.65 PKR733.33	$3.69 GMD271.01	+39.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$2.30 PKR636.93	$1.69 GMD124.16	-26.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$28.23 PKR7,817.35	$23.65 GMD1,738.18	-16.2%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$4.33 PKR1,199.87	$3.38 GMD248.31	-22.0%
Average			+1.7%

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pay 58.6% more for clothing

	Islamabad	Banjul
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$24.82 PKR6,874.27	$56.00 GMD4,116.00	+125.6%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$34.87 PKR9,655.78	$44.34 GMD3,258.99	+27.2%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$96.43 PKR26,705.61	$99.43 GMD7,308.11	+3.1%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$40.62 PKR11,248.80	$86.99 GMD6,393.77	+114.2%
Average			+58.6%

Islamabad vs. Banjul - Cost of clothing

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