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Cost of Living in Kanifing

Kanifing, Kanifing, Gambia · Population 379,348

▲ +0% vs Gambia average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)D21,966 ($328)
Couple, monthlyD39,018 ($582)
Family of four, monthlyD50,492 ($754)

Estimated Prices in Kanifing

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantD234 ($3.50)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeD937 ($13.99)per meal
CappuccinoD70.31 ($1.05)each
Monthly groceries (single person)D5,312 ($79.29)per month
Monthly public transport passD859 ($12.83)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentD2,266 ($33.81)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)D656 ($9.79)per month
Fitness club membershipD656 ($9.79)per month
Cinema ticketD172 ($2.57)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreD9,116 ($136)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreD6,341 ($94.65)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreD19,024 ($284)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Kanifing is D14,204 ($212) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of D21,966 ($328) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly D28,556 ($426) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (D6,341 ($95)) represents about 29% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Serekunda

1 km away · Kanifing

Bakau

3 km away · Kanifing

Sareh Mowndeh

5 km away · West Coast

Sukuta

6 km away · West Coast

Lamin

8 km away · West Coast

Banjul

10 km away · Banjul

Busumbala

13 km away · West Coast

Essau

15 km away · North Bank

Other Major Cities in Gambia

Banjul

Banjul · pop. 413,397

D27,346 ($408) / mo

Serekunda

Kanifing · pop. 382,096

D21,966 ($328) / mo

Kerewan

North Bank · pop. 225,516

D20,636 ($308) / mo

Brikama

West Coast · pop. 81,007

D20,636 ($308) / mo

Living in Kanifing

Kanifing is one of the key cities in Gambia. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is D21,966 ($328), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around D6,341 ($95) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to D50,492 ($754) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately D39,018 ($582) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Kanifing is D14,204 ($212). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least D28,556 ($426) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kanifing expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated D21,966 ($328) per month in Kanifing including rent outside the city centre. That is 0% more than the national average for Gambia.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Kanifing?
A net salary of around D28,556 ($426) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Kanifing with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Kanifing is D14,204 ($212).
How much is rent in Kanifing?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated D9,116 ($136) per month in the city centre and D6,341 ($95) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about D19,024 ($284).
Is Kanifing cheaper than Gambia on average?
No — Kanifing is estimated to be about 0% more expensive than the Gambia average, mainly due to housing demand.
What is the cost of groceries in Kanifing?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at D5,312 ($79) in Kanifing. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about D234 ($3) and a cappuccino runs around D70 ($1).
How do transport costs in Kanifing compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Kanifing is estimated at D859 ($13). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Kanifing are estimates based on Gambia national averages adjusted for city size (population 379,348). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.