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Western Africa > Gambia > Currency Exchange, Cost of Living and Banking

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Official Gambia currency: Gambian Dalasi
ONE U.S. Dollar = 25.63 Gambian Dalasis <> ONE Gambian Dalasi = 0.039 U.S. Dollars

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Quick facts about the currency in Gambia

Official Currency: Gambian Dalasi (GMD)

Review the Banknotes and Coins before you get there! Find out the denominations, as well as possible currency import and export restrictions at Wikipedia

About the Exchange Rates: dalasi per US dollar - 27.79 (2007), 28.066 (2006), 28.575 (2005), 30.03 (2004), 27.306 (2003) Communications

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The IATA (International Air Transport Association) provides reliable information on how much currency you may bring into a country and leave with. Currency regulations for Gambia

Cost of Living in Gambia (3 Locations)

Foreign Per Diem rates are the maximum U.S. dollar
rates for reimbursement of government civilians
traveling on official business in foreign areas.
You may spend more or less depending on your
travel style but it does provide a good indication
for the cost of living you need to anticipate.
Find
more cost of living information at Lonely Planet

Banjul | Global Rank: 678
Lodging $115 | Breakfast $14 | Lunch $24 | Dinner $38
Banjul | Global Rank: 800
Lodging $91 | Breakfast $14 | Lunch $24 | Dinner $38
Other | Global Rank: 1065
Lodging $35 | Breakfast $5 | Lunch $8 | Dinner $13

Locations: Most Expensive | The Least Expensive


Money Snippets of Interest for Gambia :

Inflation Rate: 5.1% (2007 est.)
Unemployment Rate: NA%
Population below poverty: NA%

Economy GDP (2007): $709 million. Annual growth rate (2007): 6.5%. Per capita income (2007): $454. Natural resources: Seismic studies indicate the possible presence of oil and gas offshore. Services: 58.50% of GDP, 2007. Agriculture (32.80% of GDP, 2007): Products--peanuts, rice, millet, sorghum, fish, palm kernels, vegetables, livestock, forestry. Industry (8.70% of GDP, 2007): Types--peanut products, construction, telecommunications, brewing, soft drinks, agricultural machinery ... Read this Article

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