Travel budget and cost of living in Banjul (Gambia) how much does a trip cost?

Banjul travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Banjul

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Banjul for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Banjul compared to United States in 2026

On average, the cost of living in Banjul in 2026 is 47% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Banjul in 2026 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Banjul by expense type

Restaurant budget in Banjul

Lunch

$ 7.2/person
($ 5.7 to $ 9.7)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 41/person
($ 27 to $ 49)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 8.5/person
($ 8.4 to $ 8.5)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 4.9 for 500ml
($ 3.7 to $ 6)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.7 to $ 1.8)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.4/cup
($ 2.4 to $ 4.9)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 2.6/can
($ 2.4 to $ 3.4)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 1.5/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 3.4)

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25% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Banjul

1-star hotel

$ 54/night
($ 44 to $ 73)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171

2-star hotel

$ 60/night
($ 25 to $ 113)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

3-star hotel

$ 92/night
($ 24 to $ 385)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 247

4-star hotel

$ 112/night
($ 33 to $ 202)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 353

5-star hotel

$ 114/night
($ 107 to $ 126)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 591

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 54/month
($ 44 to $ 72)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 98/month
($ 24 to $ 411)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 270

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 108/month
($ 36 to $ 393)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226

Cottage or guest house

$ 43/month
($ 31 to $ 59)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 260

Family room

$ 133/month
($ 40 to $ 436)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Banjul

Milk

$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.1 to $ 1.1)

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92% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.2

Rice

$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 2/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 2.5)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 2.8/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 2.8)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.8)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.7
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Public and private transport budget in Banjul

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

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91% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.7/km
($ 0.7 to $ 0.7)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.4
( $ 0.4)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Banjul

Cinema

$ 3.4/ticket
($ 2.8 to $ 4.1)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 14/hr
( $ 14)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Banjul

Cigarettes

$ 1.8/pack
($ 1.7 to $ 2.1)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10.3

Levi's jeans

$ 59
( $ 59)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 47
( $ 47)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Banjul

$ 748
(fair price: $ 645)

Manchester → Banjul

$ 816
(fair price: $ 714)

New York City → Banjul

$ 1272
(fair price: $ 1063)

Edinburgh → Banjul

$ 849
(fair price: $ 699)

Dublin → Banjul

$ 778
(fair price: $ 666)

Toronto → Banjul

$ 1568
(fair price: $ 1303)

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