Bakau, Gambia 🇬🇲
#1094
13.477453, -16.677908
Nomad Score:
51%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$150.50
$650.75
$35.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$40.25
$75.60
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$20.30
$60.95
$2.50
|
Daily cost for temporary SIM and data |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$120.40
$300.80
$12.00
|
Daily cost for basic groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.15
$150.45
$10.00
|
Daily cost for taxis or car rentals |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$50.60
$250.90
$20.00
|
Daily cost for meals at restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$25.35
$120.50
$15.00
|
Daily cost for entertainment and activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$10.00
$200.50
$5.00
|
Daily cost for travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$5.00
$50.00
$1.00
|
Daily cost for visa extensions and legal fees |
| Total |
$452.55
$1,860.45
$100.50
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$250.75
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$100.50
Cost can vary based on amenities and location.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.75
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.20
Local brands are more affordable than imports.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$3.50
Price for a basic meal in a local restaurant.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$5.25
Typical cost for a meal at international fast-food chains.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$3.10
Imported, hence slightly more expensive.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$0.90
Varies slightly based on bakery and type.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.00
Locally sourced, prices stable throughout the year.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$0.85
Staple food, prices are generally stable.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$4.80
Locally sourced, may vary slightly depending on supply.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$6.50
Prices can vary with quality and cut.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$12.75
Imported wines, prices vary by origin.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$0.75
Initial charge, fares increase with distance.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.50
Standard rate, can vary with traffic and time of day.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$25.00
Covers public buses, ideal for daily commuters.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.15
Prices fluctuate with global oil markets.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$10.00
Basic plan, includes limited data and calls.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$50.00
High-speed internet, better availability in city center.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$20.00
Access to local gyms, varies with amenities offered.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$10.00
Hourly rate, can be higher in premium locations.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$4.50
Price for a standard screening.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$25.00
Prices vary by brand and store.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$20.00
Local brands, imported options slightly higher.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$40.00
Price for a pair of mid-range branded shoes.
per pair