Beach town in Kanifing, Gambia
Cost of living in Kololi
How much a month costs in Kololi
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $806–1,340 (D60,000–100,000).
Prices in Kololi
Typical 2026 ranges in GMD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | GMD | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | D20,000–50,000 | $269–672 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | D12,000–25,000 | $161–336 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | D700–1,500 | $9–20 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | D2,500–6,000 | $34–81 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | D100–250 | $1.3–3.4 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | D500–1,200 | $6.7–16.1 |
| 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 | D15–50 | $0.20–0.67 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | D300–600 | $4.0–8.1 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | D1,500–3,500 | $20–47 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | D500–1,200 | $6.7–16.1 |
Value for money: 62/100
A value score of 62/100 means Kololi gives more quality of life per dollar than 61% 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 Kololi
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Aswan | Egypt | $478–803 |
| Dahab | Egypt | $536–861 |
| Djerba | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Sousse | Tunisia | $674–1,080 |
| Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | $553–921 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Kololi?
About $336–538 on a lean budget, $806–1,340 for a comfortable month and $1,750–3,360 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Kololi?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs D20,000–50,000 ($269–672) a month in the center and D12,000–25,000 ($161–336) outside it.
How much does food cost in Kololi?
A local meal is D100–250 ($1.3–3.4); a mid-range restaurant is D500–1,200 ($6.7–16.1) 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.