Brikama, West Coast, Gambia · Population 81,007
▼ -6% vs Gambia average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | D221 ($3.30) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | D884 ($13.20) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | D66.33 ($0.99) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | D5,012 ($74.80) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | D811 ($12.10) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | D2,137 ($31.90) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | D619 ($9.24) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | D619 ($9.24) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | D162 ($2.42) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | D8,476 ($127) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | D5,896 ($88.00) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | D17,688 ($264) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Brikama is D13,400 ($200) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of D20,636 ($308) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly D26,827 ($400) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (D5,896 ($88)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.
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D20,636 ($308) / moBrikama is one of the key cities in Gambia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is D20,636 ($308), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around D5,896 ($88) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to D47,374 ($707) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately D36,629 ($547) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Brikama is D13,400 ($200). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least D26,827 ($400) per month.