Value for Money
Great Value Holidays to The Gambia
Holidays in The Gambia are very competitively priced compared to other destinations. Sitting outside of the Eurozone The Gambia is also unaffected by any movements of sterling against the Euro. In fact, the Dalasi exchange rate has improved a great deal in the last 12 months and you can currently find rates of up to D54 to the £ (as of October 2012), although this is likely to fall slightly as we move into winter. Value for money is therefore excellent in resort areas.
Ever wondered how much things cost in The Gambia? This handy comparison table should give you some useful pointers - updated every October.
Post Office Long Haul Barometer 2013 Hightlights
| Items | Egypt | Kenya | Dominican Republic | Mexico | Sri Lanka | Thailand | The Gambia |
| Cup of Coffee (Bar/Café) | £1.12 | £1.36 | £0.89 | £1.37 | £0.59 | £1.39 | £0.86 |
| Bottle of local beer/lager (Bar/Café) | £1.68 | £2.01 | £2.25 | £1.92 | £1.40 | £2.32 | £0.93 |
| Bottle/can of Coca-Cola (Bar/Café) | £0.56 | £1.22 | £1.20 | £1.37 | £0.58 | £1.39 | £0.74 |
| Glass of Wine (Bar/Café) | £2.23 | £2.44 | £2.41 | £3.85 | £2.30 | £3.48 | £2.22 |
| Bottle of mineral water (Supermarket) | £0.22 | £1.42 | £1.40 | £0.55 | £0.49 | £0.32 | £0.62 |
| Suncream (Supermarket) | £3.91 | £5.70 | £5.62 | £4.40 | £3.51 | £5.80 | £8.63 |
| Pack of 20 Malboro Lights | £1.62 | £3.26 | £3.01 | £2.47 | £2.97 | £1.86 | £0.74 |
| 3-course meal for 2, incl. bottle of house wine (Tourist class restaurant) | £44.68 | £47.22 | £46.53 | £33.00 | £24.30 | £41.75 | £43.17 |
| Total Costs | £56.02 | £77.05 | £63.54 | £48.93 | £36.14 | £58.31 | £57.91 |
