Capital city, Gambia
Cost of living in Banjul
How much a month costs in Banjul
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $739–1,210 (D55,000–90,000).
Prices in Banjul
Typical 2026 ranges in GMD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | GMD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | D2,000–5,000 | $27–67 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | D100–250 | $1.3–3.4 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | D400–1,000 | $5.4–13.4 |
| Cappuccino | D100–200 | $1.3–2.7 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | D100–200 | $1.3–2.7 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | D15–40 | $0.20–0.54 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | D250–500 | $3.4–6.7 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | D500–1,200 | $6.7–16.1 |
Value for money: 69/100
A value score of 69/100 means Banjul gives more quality of life per dollar than 68% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 44/100.
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Cost of living across Gambia
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Banjul | $739–1,210 | 69/100 |
| Kololi | $806–1,340 | 62/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Banjul
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Aswan | Egypt | $478–803 |
| Dahab | Egypt | $536–861 |
| Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | $553–921 |
| Luxor | Egypt | $536–861 |
| Alexandria | Egypt | $612–995 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Banjul?
About $336–538 on a lean budget, $739–1,210 for a comfortable month and $1,610–2,960 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Banjul?
A local meal is D100–250 ($1.3–3.4); a mid-range restaurant is D400–1,000 ($5.4–13.4) per person.
Is Gambia expensive?
Prices in Gambia are about 25% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.