Cost of living comparison
Banjul is 4.8% cheaper than Astana.
- Restaurants
-
pay 27.8% more in Banjul
- Groceries
-
pay 18.1% more in Banjul
- Transportation
-
pay 6.8% less in Banjul
- Housing
-
pay 15.5% more in Banjul
- Childcare
-
pay 97.3% less in Banjul
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 16.4% more in Banjul
- Clothing
-
pay 7.0% less in Banjul
The cost of restaurants, groceries, entertainment and sports, and housing in Banjul are more expensive than in Astana. Expenses including childcare, clothing, and transportation are lower in Banjul.
If you lived in Banjul instead of Astana, you would:
pay 27.8% more for restaurants
|
Astana
|
Banjul
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$10.10
KZT5,088.29
|
$4.96
GMD357.41
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.06
KZT3,052.98
|
$6.29
GMD453.15
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.96
KZT483.55
|
$1.66
GMD119.77
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.51
KZT258.92
|
$0.95
GMD68.31
|
|
pay 18.1% more for groceries
|
Astana
|
Banjul
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.52
KZT259.97
|
$0.65
GMD46.99
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.84
KZT2,441.34
|
$3.15
GMD226.57
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.31
KZT2,171.02
|
$5.21
GMD374.84
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.65
KZT833.11
|
$1.99
GMD143.50
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.24
KZT1,129.00
|
$1.27
GMD91.35
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.58
KZT292.46
|
$0.95
GMD68.51
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.86
KZT434.17
|
$0.58
GMD41.87
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.95
KZT478.33
|
$0.85
GMD60.90
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.84
KZT425.30
|
$0.63
GMD45.68
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.23
KZT115.94
|
$0.42
GMD30.45
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.20
KZT99.52
|
$0.45
GMD32.73
|
|
pay 6.8% less for transportation
|
Astana
|
Banjul
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$1.87
KZT942.89
|
$4.01
GMD288.86
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$15.15
KZT7,632.44
|
$6.55
GMD471.60
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,193.94
KZT10,176,588.70
|
$2,727.27
GMD196,363.63
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$5.86
KZT2,951.21
|
$5.94
GMD427.97
|
|
pay 15.5% more for housing
|
Astana
|
Banjul
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$12.70
KZT6,401.95
|
$46.62
GMD3,356.64
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$463.50
KZT233,576.94
|
$102.56
GMD7,384.32
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$333.20
KZT167,913.71
|
$52.91
GMD3,809.79
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$42.17
KZT21,252.56
|
$24.06
GMD1,732.62
|
|
pay 97.3% less for childcare
|
Astana
|
Banjul
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$227.18
KZT114,486.62
|
$6.99
GMD503.50
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$6,062.07
KZT3,054,933.65
|
$139.86
GMD10,069.93
|
|
pay 16.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
Astana
|
Banjul
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.21
KZT610.60
|
$3.32
GMD239.02
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.16
KZT1,090.61
|
$2.08
GMD149.95
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$1.74
KZT877.73
|
$1.71
GMD123.36
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$55.49
KZT27,966.05
|
$24.48
GMD1,762.24
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.05
KZT2,544.15
|
$3.50
GMD251.75
|
|
pay 7.0% less for clothing
|
Astana
|
Banjul
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$76.02
KZT38,308.50
|
$56.00
GMD4,032.00
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.98
KZT21,661.60
|
$44.34
GMD3,192.48
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$99.59
KZT50,189.09
|
$99.43
GMD7,158.96
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$91.40
KZT46,061.92
|
$86.99
GMD6,263.28
|
|
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