Such a great video sister you are an inspiration and someone to be proud of. Yes there are costs and challenges in moving to another country let alone in Africa. With a clear plan and clear realistic budget expectations and an attempt to understand the culture, way of life and economy a person or family can settle. Even Europeans and Chinese people have moved and settled and made a fortune just packing up and moving to Africa facing the mosquitos, traffic and slow movement of getting things done. Time for Black folks to stop moaning, whining and finding excuses. Move to a Country where people look like you and welcome you or live somewhere your identity is questioned even by your self. Risk dying from a traffic stop or live in freedom and dignity the choice is yours.
MAKE A FORTUNE? OVER THE BACK OF...............cheating lying criminalities human trafficking attacking ........that's why it has become dangerous there because of those cut throat foreigners that move there.......the import foreigners are the ones who turns the local culture upside down - AND TURN IT INTO A DANGEROUS PLACE BECAUSE THEY LACK THE CULTURAL HISTORY KNOWLEDGE RESPECT AND SOCIAL CONTEXT foreigners create problems everywhere .....they come.....nnnnoooo respect - they come for the money 💰 and for the eeaasssyyyy ness, Andy boake.....YOU LACK RESPECT BY SAYING THIS......YOUR WORDS MARK THE END OF ANY CIVILIZATION.....such a Dumbo.You foreigners destroy Gambian people .
@@NunayoBisnez you can believe any fairytales in your head as long as you do ...I don t believe this, we know this . We don t even have doubts about this .
Well done for your video, my Gambian husband has watched a few of the videos I am obsessed with because we will be moving back to Gambia in next 4 yrs once our house is built. An he said you channel is by far the best he has seen positive upbeat and not derogatory to anybody else like so many are. He said you are a beautiful truthful sister. Thought I should share his words with you x
Great video. I am seeing too many people going to Africa for the first time, thinking they can live a great life on a shoestring. I think the disconnect is the reason for so many people feeling miserable. Worth noting also that you may want to get a generator + fuel if you don't have solar because your water might not work if the power goes out. And satellite TV, if you don't have or want Netflix. Some people may want security guards, maids and other household staff, you have to pay them as well as make social security and tax payments on their behalf. Also worth knowing that many landlords would prefer an upfront payment of rent for maybe 6 months or a year. I love that you always plan properly and budget for every eventuality. It is wonderful to know the children are enjoying being home.
As you said you can easily decrease the cost or increase it if you wish. Whilst you are roughly living on $2,000 monthly, locals can live a comfortable middle-class lifestyle with almost all the same conveniences you enjoy for about $200 per month. The key thing in sustaining yourself is to ensure that you try and live on the income alone that your business or job in the country is generating.
To summarize to live a middle class or slightly above life style is not really cheap. I got the impression from many youtubers that you can live in most African countries for about $700/month! Maybe for a single person maybe .There are many people in the US if you do not include their mortgage who have a similar budget .Internet ,Netflix manicures , groceries , are actually the same as in the US!. Gas for the car is VERY expensive, WOW! You always provide realistic information!
Ghana is one of the most expensive country to liv,is about an average of up to 25% expensive than gambia...and prices are still rising. If not it's an amazing country
I’m happy you’re providing information for people in/near your income bracket or those that want to be. Not everyone has the same aspirations and some people’s wants/needs change over time. When I was younger w/no kids, my life reflected that. Now, that I’m an elder, my life is just as satisfying with minimalism, living off the land, zero waste and napping when I want to, lol! 😴😴😴
Hello Ms. Zandela, , just subscribed to your channel; mostly because you gave a lot more detailed info on the cost of living in Gambia. Some of the info I’d not even considered! 😊 Keep up the good work because people considering a move to Mother Africa are finding channels such as yours quite useful....🥰
Honestly one of the best videos helping us to get a true cost idea of living in Gambia. I think you should do another video on the type of business or jobs people can have in Gambia that could create that amount of moneyb
Greetings Sista Zandela, looking glowing and beautiful in the sun dear, thank you for the run down, useful tips. Will let you know when I'm coming, we definitely have to meet. BTW your expression when Elijah and the chickens/cockerel interrupted 🤣🤣🤣 Keep Rising Queen 🙌🏽👑💯💜🇬🇲
Hey Sandy, Yes we need to defiantly meet up. I’d love to do a diaspora link up day later in the year as many are coming after rainy season. I’m not sure who is more annoying when I’m filming the chickens or Elijah or the dog 🤣
@@marys6887 yes I would agree go solar for sure. If you move before you can get the funds to set up the solar then defiantly get a generator. It’s always good to have one to hand anyway but we have learnt to not always run to the generator most of the time when the power goes as it’s normally back on in 10min
I have a video for you to watch. His channel is called Tinker A. Maybe type "Tinker A, solar and borehole in the Gambia." He also works full time from home so when he built his house in The Gambia, he had solar panels, solar water heater, and a borehole. His electricity switches from NAWEC (power company) to Solar so there is no interruption. I like Qcell for home internet because it is Gambian owned and you'll pay about £55 to £60 a month or $70 to $80 for home internet.
I think you guys should go solar to back up the lights and fridge only because those are more essential and get a solar water heater for hot water. Your light bill will be much cheaper. Watch "Tinker A Gambia" channel. He has a video showing the solar panels, solar water heater, and borehole/water tank he uses. No light or minimal light bill and no water bill
you can easily safe some cash by planting some food produce and Rasing livestock in your compound. even start some aquaponics. trust me you can't lose in that. O.K. beautiful. peace and love from the states.
Love that I found your channel. My family and I are planning to relocate there very soon. As we have a 5yr old andca 1 year old I love your realistic point of view. My partner has visited and live it. I'm from the Caribbean so living in the uk is different from what I'm used to.
Hi Kami, if your from the Caribbean your settle to this lifestyle a lot quicker than those who have no connection to the Caribbean. That’s my opinion anyway. I look to meeting you some day soon x
Great that you show an example of a gambian owned supermarket! It's so sad when everyone goes to the indians. So much resources in Gambia are just flushed out of the country by foreign nationals.
I love all your videos. Acapulco and Singapore were the only places, I would have moved, but at 79, I will die here in the USA, and have donated my body. I thank God, that I was able to travel the world on my own dime from 20-73.
If this was London now, this lifestyle would probably be around 4-5 times that amount. This is a family so imagine what a single person could get away with. The move back to Africa from a financial aspect makes too much sense if you know what you're doing. Thanks for sharing this highly useful information.
Defiantly!! Imagine if you don’t drive nearly 4hrs a day, don’t get nails done, hair or eat out twice a week. More than 50% of my cost are due to having children so if your single your good to go!
Thank u so much. We just moved here from the US last October and u have given us so much information. Thankfully we found a home and settling in just fine. Been trying to find a good nail salon and for someone to do braids for me. Our kids would love the horse riding lessons. Also, I can't wait to visit your restaurant.
Awww welcome… my friend is about to open a nail spot above the restaurant it should be open by next month. Braids I get a lady to do mine near turn table but don’t be shy to ask someone if you see nice braids on the road, ask who did them and get the details. Braids shouldn’t cost more 1500 max
@@zandelalifeBizGambia thank u..I've spoken to a few ladies but haven't seem enough of their work to judge how good they are but ur braids look good 😊 and ok regarding ur friend opening a nail salon. Looks like I'll be a customer for u both.
your internet is slower and more expensive than mine in california. in california, solar panels is calculated by square foot of your home. i imagine they account for the average power usage (or something along those lines) for the square foot and location of your home. they know that a home in cali might typically have washer/dryer, microwave, computers, dishwasher, etc.
Before factoring rent costs, the average two-person household in The Gambia needs about $273 per month. You can add between $135 and $482 to your monthly rent expenses.
Thank you good information. I think one has to strike a balance. Living like a Westerner is going to cost somewhat no matter where you are. Establishing self sufficient homesteads is probably an option for some to consider. I think that will be my direction with some Western elements of convenience incorporated
Definitely. It was eye opening for me to see the amount we are spending on items we really don’t need and monitor my spending was a great way to see what should defiantly be stopped or cut back
Always got something to say. I was told roosters only make that noise when the sun is coming up.. what a lie, them bad boys be popping off alllllll day!
@@adamadarboe3127 thank you. I was in Gambia and Senegal. My boyfriend is Senegalese from casamance but lives in Barcelona, that's where we met. I like West African people. Had a nice time in Gambia.
To Aminata's point, please tell us about the costs of maid service, gardener, other home maintenance. Still, this is an incredible valuable video. Thank you for sharing!
Hi, water pressure is better than before but when power goes so does water pressure and the we can only use the water in the tank which can last about 3 days if watering the garden, power has never gone longer than a few hours but we will change to a solar system soon
Hello, I just came back from Gambia on May 20th; I really love it. I stayed in Bacau at Harmony Resort Hotel. I want to move there from the US; can you help me with some suggestions? I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
Thank you sis great info. Its like anyone who wanna come to the gambia you are welcome if you don't stay in Babylon period. 400 years of negativity is too much now is the time to do or be doomed in illusion. You go Zandela
The average Gambian salary is about $100 or less a month, imagine someone with a wife and kids. I still can’t understand how they managed with such a small income
They live a VERY poor life , I know I am Nigerian. They live in places you wouldn't deem habitable .All the people who work for me live in one room .I mean a family of 8, parents and six kids living in ONE ROOM! But here is the surprising thing human beings tend to accept their situation and live their lives . They have joys and sadness in their live regardless! That is human nature .I lived without hot showers for the first 27 years of my life and I didn't miss what I didn't have .But now I have lived in America for decades I take hot showers in the middle of hot American summers .I cant live without them!
That is what is called low standard of living. When the Western economists say Africans are poor, people say it is racism. But go and ask real africans in the streets how they are living? You will know african poverty is at another level.
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Seems that Cost of Living is the same all over the world, no matter 1st World, developing or 3rd World. If an American or Brit pay off their home mortgage in 5 year via an accelerated payment plan, the cost of living thereafter is no different than Gambia. The question to ponder is, Does it improve your quality of life? The content creator's monthly expenses in Gambia is $1600. Minus a mortgage, my monthly expense is $1700 and this includes some things she didn't mention like insurance (health, life, home and auto), organisation annual membership fees (NAACP, AAA, AARP, VFW, American Legion, Urban League), charitable donations. It also includes contributing to a small monthly savings account. An expat must have an emergency fund. My rule of thumb is 8 - 12K emergency fund or no less than 6 months expenses. At any rate, I think one should rate the quality of life rather compare cost of living. Quality of life expectations will vary by age. There are pros and cons on each side, expat life and retiring at home. The 1st rule of life is self-preservation. Ask yourself, will living in Africa extend your life expectancy? Will it reduce your likelihood of dying from homicide or accident? Will it reduce the likelihood of debilitating health conditions? There is not enough data, to determine if the expat-life in Gambia actually extends one life nor reduce the likelihood of death or slows the aging process. An American expat was killed in Burkina Faso last year by the military. A brother in Uganda suffered minor injuries when a political protest suddenly erupted. There were 2 elderly American women killed in Ghana by locals for the free land a chief gave them. There was the American in Kenya, Amen Rahh, who died last year at the age of about 60. In one of his last videos he spoke about going to America to try to get his social security started. He died right before the eligibility age. I personally dont think he qualified. Dying at 60 is not good odds. I wish an organization like the NAACP, Urban League or an HBCU would start collecting data on African American expats in Africa. That is why I suggest eliminating the cost of living comparison. It cost to live everywhere on this earth. You should compare quality of life. You must ask yourself some serious questions. Can your kid get a better education in Gambia and will this education equip him to compete with Whites, Asians, Arabs, Indians and native Africans as well? Are you predisposed to any health issues, particularly if you are over 50? Are you predisposed to diabetes, high blood pressure, strokes, heart attacks or mental issues and is Gambia equipped to treat those issues? A major health benefit you will get is exposure to the sun, which equates to more vitamin D. Also we can assume that day to day life is less stressful. This is a huge health benefit if you are leaving a busy U.S. city. Contrary to popular belief the food/produce quality don't vary much. Perhaps you will get food with lease pesticides or additives but you will purchase more because those foods don't last as long. I doubt if a county like Gambia sends out health inspectors to make sure produce are organic. There is no organic sticker. if you shop at a farmer's market in U.S. or at Whole Foods, Trader Joe's or Wegman's you are getting a produce of equal or better quality. The positive is that you won't be tempted with a plethora of high sodium processed foods. My advice relate to food is to eliminate sugar, white table salt, vegetable oils, white flour and MSG. Another thing to consider are the amenities. Are you accustom to hot hot showers? Super hot showers are not healthy but we are use to hot water. Can you get accustomed to cold showers or water not so hot? I just had a thought; a bathhouse might be a good business idea in Gambia. Do you like your American sports? Will it stress you for the power to go out during a sporting even? Are you accustomed to paved roads and people obeying traffic laws? Are you an intellectual who needs access to books, libraries, other intellectuals, periodicals? Someone in Gambia should organize an expat youtube/zoom book club. The first 4 books that you should read are: "Out of Africa" by Keith Richburg; "Native Stranger" Eddy L Harris and "Mandela, Mobuto & Me" by Lynne Duke and "Mango Elephant in the Sun" by Susana Herrera. These are older books but are a most read for expats.
Hi there are expat Facebook groups in Gambia which deal with a lot of the issues you raise. Unfortunately black Americans and black Europeans rarely join
I don't like this behavior of African Diaspora comparing prices of of items in Africa and where they are from UK or USA. Most Africans live their life according to their earning power. Many items are imported from abroad. Houses are build according to affordability of the owners. If you want to live a western life style in Africa you have to pay more than in the west for most stuff. Fortunately there areas that are cheap in Africa but with less quality. If you earn more than USD2000 per month then you will be to live western life style of someone on minimum wage in the west.
Amazing, what you spend in the Gambia for a month is more than what i used to spend in the Gambia for two years. The difference is because i live like a poor man you live like super rich. But still expenses are high, I'm sure $300 to $500 is enough to live good in the Gambia for a small side family if you're not renting.
I think I just proved that it’s impossible to live off of $300 if your internet and petrol alone come to $300 and that’s not living like super rich it’s essential for many to have internet due to online work, communication etc also if you didn’t have to drive 2hrs a day I’m sure you’ll have to drive to work or some places so the cost of running a car or taxis would add up and then only if you add food cost you’ve already gone over $300 and as you said I haven’t mentioned gas, water electricity, feminine products etc. If your a single man Eboy most of my cost would not apply to you but if you have children and a wife then most would apply.
@@zandelalifeBizGambia yes I know, the internet is expensive but that will change if more companies invest in telecom services, also the outdoor services are expensive because they're intended for tourists. Buying anything, be it from a supermarket, restaurant etc around senegambia, Bijilo, Brusubi could be coastly. Rely heavily on the local markets and restaurants, they might not be as organised as those in the touristy areas but they're highly affordable. Eg, eating in a location restaurant will coast around D50. Anyway, if you have the money, then you have to live good, it is the dream of everyone.
@@MrBah-tw3gt she Hebe already mentioned in previous videos that she have 2 success businesses in the UK, so why does she need to go to 50D restaurant? She’s is sharing with us her live in Gambia, and this is what she can afford. People think that she is saying that, that’s the cost for everyone in the Gambia, but she’s clearly talking about her own situation. The more money you have, the more extra activities you can do, for you and your children. I like to see what she’s sharing because as a Gambian who lives in the UK for the past decade, I want to come back home with my family, buy a land, build a big house and start a business, and this type of videos are very helpful for us. I mean she’s is a boss lady, I see ambition, determination, humbleness and a very clean heart 😊 PS: please more videos ☺️
@Mr. Ba, Like U, 2 me this sounds more like the cost of living for the Bill Gates of the Gambia. More like 'if U want 2 b a local champion budget'. Even here in the US I don't spend money like that.
Zandela!! Omg sis I used to hang with you and your twin in Reading, imagine I’m from Gambia too. Do you remember me Nancy? I moved away from reading, used to live near Tanya R on Lyndhurst road.. this is such a lovely surprise I subbed to you a while ago and it’s just now I recognise you as one of the twins from reading lool any way me soon come I’m glad to see you there
Hey Nancy, I’m so bad with names but I don’t forget faces so if I see you I’ll remember you. That’s so nice to hear your Gambia and heading back. Reach out anytime you come it would be lovely to link up xx
Well, this is far from cheap, the cost of living is very high if you compare it to Brazil with free health care, gyms range from U$ 30.00 up to (the sky is the limitation), it depends on where you want to live . rents can be next to nothing for sky-high monthly prices.
@@waytooready3898 Hello, Brazil is very safe, despite the media always reporting news of "favelas" in Rio de Janeiro in the drug war. Now Brazil is a huge country, there are many places you can live and it doesn't cost too much. I live near the Bolivian border, known as Pantanal one of the most exclusive places in the world, and rents can cost from U$200 to U$1500 a month, anything in between are very nice houses, not luxurious but good!
I'm happy to see so many people going back to our lovely country. I'll also be going back In Sha Allah after I finish my master degree in nursing and my wife too who is MD. I'll be happy to help many people who wants to come to Gambia to settle down and know the city before they can be on their own. Is that going to work? Also we planning to open a health care system where we going to provide good Healthcare services for cheaper to everyone. I know a lot of my friends here who are in the medical field who wants to help.
That’s excellent to hear you’ll be moving back. As always Gambia welcomes you home. I believe there are services that help people who don’t know Gambia at all to settle but there can never be too many with the amount of people choosing Gambia as their country of return. I don’t even need to tell you as you already know anything healthcare related is a great choice and needed for all of us locals and people returning home. I look forward to meeting you and your family one day soon. X
hi , i am moving from US to gambia, i will be one man living with a younger nephew so i dont need a large place , can you give me estimate for a 1 bedroom place , the bedroom would be for my nephew as i prefer to sleep on my couch in the living room ! what might i bee looking at as far as rent ? and how does the rent system work , because in US we must pay deposit whatever the rent is plus the rent upon signing rent agreement tp move in ! i would greatly appreciate any info , thank you
For schools, what is the name of the school your children go to? What is the curriculum like? Also did you make a mistake about SBEC school fees cost? 400 pounds /month or per term/semester?
just a helpful thought here, i hope: take a look at your electric bill, and see how many kilowatt-hours you guys use a month. let's say you use 1,500 kilowatt-hours per month. using 30 days in the month as our standard for days in a month, 1500 / 30 = 50, so your home uses 50 kilowatt-hours a day on average. if you are interested in generating all your power needs, you would need to size your system to handle that. let's say you buy a 10 kilowatt system. if you get 7 hours of sun, solar sun, on average, a day, then 10 kilowatts X 7 hours = 70 Kilowatt-hours a day. which is great, but as you said, you know you need batteries that will take the extra power generated by the solar panels and store that excess power in batteries for night time use. the battery system needs to be large enough to carry on for 24 - 7 = 17 hours. of course at night you will not use as much power as you do during the day. depending. i have seen systems where people get enough batteries to go for 3, 4, 5 days. according to an online calculator you need 63 kWh lithium battery size, for 1,500kWh per month use. unboundsolar.com/solar-information/battery-bank-sizing i wonder how the rainy season will effect your power production through out the month. if 10kW is the system size, and the panels produce 350 watts a panel, 10,000 watts / 350 watts you would need 29 panels. lol. i would mount them on the ground in the yard. solar panels produce DC current, be very careful, just because it is DC does not mean it will not hurt you, you will need an inverter or inverters to turn DC into AC. i am looking forward to getting solar, i'm doing a 20kW system. you may be able to sell your excess power to the local power company. power is cheap there. are you sure you need panels? maybe you only need the batteries to handle when the power goes out. unless solar panels are cheap there, then ...
Please do a video on expatriate business start up! Would you assess how stream line it is to get you business regularized? How is corruption and crime?
Such a great video sister you are an inspiration and someone to be proud of. Yes there are costs and challenges in moving to another country let alone in Africa. With a clear plan and clear realistic budget expectations and an attempt to understand the culture, way of life and economy a person or family can settle. Even Europeans and Chinese people have moved and settled and made a fortune just packing up and moving to Africa facing the mosquitos, traffic and slow movement of getting things done. Time for Black folks to stop moaning, whining and finding excuses. Move to a Country where people look like you and welcome you or live somewhere your identity is questioned even by your self. Risk dying from a traffic stop or live in freedom and dignity the choice is yours.
I really love this country, I found love and really want to relocate
MAKE A FORTUNE? OVER THE BACK OF...............cheating lying criminalities human trafficking attacking ........that's why it has become dangerous there because of those cut throat foreigners that move there.......the import foreigners are the ones who turns the local culture upside down - AND TURN IT INTO A DANGEROUS PLACE BECAUSE THEY LACK THE CULTURAL HISTORY KNOWLEDGE RESPECT AND SOCIAL CONTEXT foreigners create problems everywhere .....they come.....nnnnoooo respect - they come for the money 💰 and for the eeaasssyyyy ness, Andy boake.....YOU LACK RESPECT BY SAYING THIS......YOUR WORDS MARK THE END OF ANY CIVILIZATION.....such a Dumbo.You foreigners destroy Gambian people .
I don't believe most Africans see people born in America or elsewhere as anything except $$$.
@@NunayoBisnez you can believe any fairytales in your head as long as you do ...I don t believe this, we know this . We don t even have doubts about this .
Well done for your video, my Gambian husband has watched a few of the videos I am obsessed with because we will be moving back to Gambia in next 4 yrs once our house is built. An he said you channel is by far the best he has seen positive upbeat and not derogatory to anybody else like so many are. He said you are a beautiful truthful sister. Thought I should share his words with you x
Hi Julie, thank you and please tell your husband I said that’s so nice of him to say so. Thank you xx
As always - excellent, straight to the point, honest and useful information. Thank you 🙏🏽
Great video. I am seeing too many people going to Africa for the first time, thinking they can live a great life on a shoestring. I think the disconnect is the reason for so many people feeling miserable. Worth noting also that you may want to get a generator + fuel if you don't have solar because your water might not work if the power goes out. And satellite TV, if you don't have or want Netflix. Some people may want security guards, maids and other household staff, you have to pay them as well as make social security and tax payments on their behalf. Also worth knowing that many landlords would prefer an upfront payment of rent for maybe 6 months or a year.
I love that you always plan properly and budget for every eventuality. It is wonderful to know the children are enjoying being home.
You are spot on I forget to mention these things. Thank you
@@zandelalifeBizGambia Hi Zandela. We miss you. When are you going to do another video?
@@afrogambiangirl524 my sister is on my case about doing another video I’m just struggling to find the time.. I miss you all as well…
As you said you can easily decrease the cost or increase it if you wish. Whilst you are roughly living on $2,000 monthly, locals can live a comfortable middle-class lifestyle with almost all the same conveniences you enjoy for about $200 per month. The key thing in sustaining yourself is to ensure that you try and live on the income alone that your business or job in the country is generating.
To summarize to live a middle class or slightly above life style is not really cheap. I got the impression from many youtubers that you can live in most African countries for about $700/month! Maybe for a single person maybe .There are many people in the US if you do not include their mortgage who have a similar budget .Internet ,Netflix manicures , groceries , are actually the same as in the US!. Gas for the car is VERY expensive, WOW! You always provide realistic information!
Ghana is one of the most expensive country to liv,is about an average of up to 25% expensive than gambia...and prices are still rising. If not it's an amazing country
It's not cheap to live a western standard. Realistically 2k usd a month.
I’m happy you’re providing information for people in/near your income bracket or those that want to be. Not everyone has the same aspirations and some people’s wants/needs change over time. When I was younger w/no kids, my life reflected that. Now, that I’m an elder, my life is just as satisfying with minimalism, living off the land, zero waste and napping when I want to, lol! 😴😴😴
I see Zandela's lovely face and 😊 because I know she's bringing the "good-good" on Gambia. 👍
Your transparency is very much appreciated. Thank you.
Hello Ms. Zandela, , just subscribed to your channel; mostly because you gave a lot more detailed info on the cost of living in Gambia. Some of the info I’d not even considered! 😊 Keep up the good work because people considering a move to Mother Africa are finding channels such as yours quite useful....🥰
Honestly one of the best videos helping us to get a true cost idea of living in Gambia. I think you should do another video on the type of business or jobs people can have in Gambia that could create that amount of moneyb
Great video. Your response to Elijah and the chickens was hilarious 🤣.
Greetings Sista Zandela, looking glowing and beautiful in the sun dear, thank you for the run down, useful tips.
Will let you know when I'm coming, we definitely have to meet.
BTW your expression when Elijah and the chickens/cockerel interrupted 🤣🤣🤣
Keep Rising Queen 🙌🏽👑💯💜🇬🇲
Hey Sandy, Yes we need to defiantly meet up. I’d love to do a diaspora link up day later in the year as many are coming after rainy season. I’m not sure who is more annoying when I’m filming the chickens or Elijah or the dog 🤣
Super high quality information, thank you 🙌🏾
Thank you for the info Zandela. It's very helpful. We are grateful for the content....🙏🏾
Greetings Sister. I enjoy your work. Thanks for the great info.
I am coming there shortly to set up a satellite office there. Good internet and being able to make calls internationally are a must.
@@kammys22 yes, I will be getting all that. I cannot risk outages with my businesses.
Why generator? Go solar and get a borehole. No light and water bill
@@marys6887 yes I would agree go solar for sure. If you move before you can get the funds to set up the solar then defiantly get a generator. It’s always good to have one to hand anyway but we have learnt to not always run to the generator most of the time when the power goes as it’s normally back on in 10min
@@marys6887 all of the above...
I have a video for you to watch. His channel is called Tinker A. Maybe type "Tinker A, solar and borehole in the Gambia." He also works full time from home so when he built his house in The Gambia, he had solar panels, solar water heater, and a borehole. His electricity switches from NAWEC (power company) to Solar so there is no interruption. I like Qcell for home internet because it is Gambian owned and you'll pay about £55 to £60 a month or $70 to $80 for home internet.
I think you guys should go solar to back up the lights and fridge only because those are more essential and get a solar water heater for hot water. Your light bill will be much cheaper. Watch "Tinker A Gambia" channel. He has a video showing the solar panels, solar water heater, and borehole/water tank he uses. No light or minimal light bill and no water bill
so cute when your kid interrupted you haha, great channel, good editing, camera and music!
Thank you so much sister for the information it's really helpful thanks
Thanks again Sistren for getting to the point and giving us your experience. It gives us something to work from. BTW: you are glowing!!!!
Greetings Zandela"s Journey, Thank you as this report was very informative, excellent job....
So great. So informative. Super helpful. Looking forward to being back soon. Thank you. The rooster wanted his shine!!🤣🤣
As usual, very detailed and informative video again Zandella. Blessed up with your family.
As usual, another useful video for those of us moving to Gambia soon
one of the better Africa experience channels - best one I've found
I’ll be coming there soon! I have lots of plans to start businesses. I can’t wait🥳
Thank you so much for doing a cost of living video , your the only one to talk about that in The Gambia
Thanks for sharing! The numbers sound more realistic than some are saying!
I agree
you can easily safe some cash by planting some food produce and Rasing livestock in your compound. even start some aquaponics. trust me you can't lose in that. O.K. beautiful. peace and love from the states.
True words. I would definitely use up that yard space to feed my family and myself or to even start a small scale agricultural business.
Greetings all, another great video. Thank you. 🤗
Love that I found your channel. My family and I are planning to relocate there very soon. As we have a 5yr old andca 1 year old I love your realistic point of view. My partner has visited and live it. I'm from the Caribbean so living in the uk is different from what I'm used to.
Hi Kami, if your from the Caribbean your settle to this lifestyle a lot quicker than those who have no connection to the Caribbean.
That’s my opinion anyway.
I look to meeting you some day soon x
@@zandelalifeBizGambia hello
Great that you show an example of a gambian owned supermarket! It's so sad when everyone goes to the indians. So much resources in Gambia are just flushed out of the country by foreign nationals.
Hello .. I enjoy your videos. Very informative . Thank You for sharing Zandela.
We welcome you All to the Gambia the smiling cost of Africa
I love all your videos. Acapulco and Singapore were the only places, I would have moved, but at 79, I will die here in the USA, and have donated my body. I thank God, that I was able to travel the world on my own dime from 20-73.
Hello, I am a father of 6 children, can you help me move to the USA for 10000 thousand dollars
If this was London now, this lifestyle would probably be around 4-5 times that amount. This is a family so imagine what a single person could get away with. The move back to Africa from a financial aspect makes too much sense if you know what you're doing. Thanks for sharing this highly useful information.
Defiantly!! Imagine if you don’t drive nearly 4hrs a day, don’t get nails done, hair or eat out twice a week. More than 50% of my cost are due to having children so if your single your good to go!
Thank you for this upload
It is informative, useful and realistic. You are also fab to listen to. 🙏🏽
Thank u so much. We just moved here from the US last October and u have given us so much information. Thankfully we found a home and settling in just fine. Been trying to find a good nail salon and for someone to do braids for me. Our kids would love the horse riding lessons. Also, I can't wait to visit your restaurant.
Awww welcome… my friend is about to open a nail spot above the restaurant it should be open by next month. Braids I get a lady to do mine near turn table but don’t be shy to ask someone if you see nice braids on the road, ask who did them and get the details. Braids shouldn’t cost more 1500 max
@@zandelalifeBizGambia thank u..I've spoken to a few ladies but haven't seem enough of their work to judge how good they are but ur braids look good 😊 and ok regarding ur friend opening a nail salon. Looks like I'll be a customer for u both.
Very informative, thank you. 😊
your internet is slower and more expensive than mine in california. in california, solar panels is calculated by square foot of your home. i imagine they account for the average power usage (or something along those lines) for the square foot and location of your home. they know that a home in cali might typically have washer/dryer, microwave, computers, dishwasher, etc.
Thank you so much!From Miami
Before factoring rent costs, the average two-person household in The Gambia needs about $273 per month. You can add between $135 and $482 to your monthly rent expenses.
And add about £150-£200 per month per child if you have children that are of school age.
You were very thorough, thank you !!!
That was a very good budget price. Thanks for the info 👍
Thank you good information. I think one has to strike a balance. Living like a Westerner is going to cost somewhat no matter where you are. Establishing self sufficient homesteads is probably an option for some to consider. I think that will be my direction with some Western elements of convenience incorporated
Definitely. It was eye opening for me to see the amount we are spending on items we really don’t need and monitor my spending was a great way to see what should defiantly be stopped or cut back
The chickens had something to say too. Give them the mic. lol
Always got something to say. I was told roosters only make that noise when the sun is coming up.. what a lie, them bad boys be popping off alllllll day!
This is one of the most practical and informative videos. Thank you
Hit me if you want to come to The Gambia I will take you around
@@adamadarboe3127 thank you. I was in Gambia and Senegal. My boyfriend is Senegalese from casamance but lives in Barcelona, that's where we met. I like West African people. Had a nice time in Gambia.
thanks for that positive video sis
Great video. Would love you have a convo with you in person. I’m here in Gambia and are still trying to get used to being here.
Takes time. CAREFUL WITH THE crime wave.
To Aminata's point, please tell us about the costs of maid service, gardener, other home maintenance. Still, this is an incredible valuable video. Thank you for sharing!
I completely forgot to add in the cost of watch man that we pay about £120 a month for!!
@@zandelalifeBizGambia that’s relatively substantial but perhaps a necessity. Is that 24/7?
@@kersisenegal8659 no it’s just night time 9pm
@@zandelalifeBizGambia that makes sense. Thx
Watchman, live in maid, cook, driver about 600 to 800 pounds a month.
Thanks for such great information... 👍👍
I love gambia I'm from Ghana
We love you too bro
I love Ghana am from Gambia one❤
Thank you 🙏
Very informative video!
Great information
so from what I watched and heard in this video I understand that Gambia is more expensive than anywhere in East of Europe and about the same as Italy
Right now I'm in Italy but whenever I came to Gambia I would love to meet you
You can hit me when you are coming to Gambia I will take you around The Gambia
Very helpful. Thank you
Am happy about you all,developing Gambia.success
Are you willing to make a video about regions and cities benefits of living city vs rural?
Thank you for such a helpful video as usual. Question, how is your water pressure since you are on 100% borehole.
Hi, water pressure is better than before but when power goes so does water pressure and the we can only use the water in the tank which can last about 3 days if watering the garden, power has never gone longer than a few hours but we will change to a solar system soon
@@zandelalifeBizGambia Thank you so mitch for reply!
Great information... Thanks
Hello,
I just came back from Gambia on May 20th; I really love it. I stayed in Bacau at Harmony Resort Hotel. I want to move there from the US; can you help me with some suggestions? I would greatly appreciate it.
Thanks in advance!
Very Informative video; lot of good info
Nice to see you back sis
Thank you sis great info. Its like anyone who wanna come to the gambia you are welcome if you don't stay in Babylon period. 400 years of negativity is too much now is the time to do or be doomed in illusion. You go Zandela
The average Gambian salary is about $100 or less a month, imagine someone with a wife and kids. I still can’t understand how they managed with such a small income
They live a VERY poor life , I know I am Nigerian. They live in places you wouldn't deem habitable .All the people who work for me live in one room .I mean a family of 8, parents and six kids living in ONE ROOM! But here is the surprising thing human beings tend to accept their situation and live their lives . They have joys and sadness in their live regardless! That is human nature .I lived without hot showers for the first 27 years of my life and I didn't miss what I didn't have .But now I have lived in America for decades I take hot showers in the middle of hot American summers .I cant live without them!
I agree how do they do it because it’s really not as cheap as I thought it would be
That is what is called low standard of living. When the Western economists say Africans are poor, people say it is racism. But go and ask real africans in the streets how they are living? You will know african poverty is at another level.
Nigerians stop fooling don't tok nosecs Ghana man is here
They all live together in one compound and share their salaries. They make do. Many have more than one job.
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$31 versus $250. I'll take it lol.
Thank you. This video was very realistic idea of how much $ will be spent.
Such a great memory of my recent trip to West Africa ... 🙏👏🏻
Seems that Cost of Living is the same all over the world, no matter 1st World, developing or 3rd World. If an American or Brit pay off their home mortgage in 5 year via an accelerated payment plan, the cost of living thereafter is no different than Gambia. The question to ponder is, Does it improve your quality of life?
The content creator's monthly expenses in Gambia is $1600. Minus a mortgage, my monthly expense is $1700 and this includes some things she didn't mention like insurance (health, life, home and auto), organisation annual membership fees (NAACP, AAA, AARP, VFW, American Legion, Urban League), charitable donations. It also includes contributing to a small monthly savings account. An expat must have an emergency fund. My rule of thumb is 8 - 12K emergency fund or no less than 6 months expenses.
At any rate, I think one should rate the quality of life rather compare cost of living. Quality of life expectations will vary by age. There are pros and cons on each side, expat life and retiring at home. The 1st rule of life is self-preservation. Ask yourself, will living in Africa extend your life expectancy? Will it reduce your likelihood of dying from homicide or accident? Will it reduce the likelihood of debilitating health conditions? There is not enough data, to determine if the expat-life in Gambia actually extends one life nor reduce the likelihood of death or slows the aging process.
An American expat was killed in Burkina Faso last year by the military. A brother in Uganda suffered minor injuries when a political protest suddenly erupted. There were 2 elderly American women killed in Ghana by locals for the free land a chief gave them. There was the American in Kenya, Amen Rahh, who died last year at the age of about 60. In one of his last videos he spoke about going to America to try to get his social security started. He died right before the eligibility age. I personally dont think he qualified. Dying at 60 is not good odds. I wish an organization like the NAACP, Urban League or an HBCU would start collecting data on African American expats in Africa.
That is why I suggest eliminating the cost of living comparison. It cost to live everywhere on this earth. You should compare quality of life. You must ask yourself some serious questions. Can your kid get a better education in Gambia and will this education equip him to compete with Whites, Asians, Arabs, Indians and native Africans as well? Are you predisposed to any health issues, particularly if you are over 50? Are you predisposed to diabetes, high blood pressure, strokes, heart attacks or mental issues and is Gambia equipped to treat those issues?
A major health benefit you will get is exposure to the sun, which equates to more vitamin D. Also we can assume that day to day life is less stressful. This is a huge health benefit if you are leaving a busy U.S. city. Contrary to popular belief the food/produce quality don't vary much. Perhaps you will get food with lease pesticides or additives but you will purchase more because those foods don't last as long. I doubt if a county like Gambia sends out health inspectors to make sure produce are organic. There is no organic sticker. if you shop at a farmer's market in U.S. or at Whole Foods, Trader Joe's or Wegman's you are getting a produce of equal or better quality. The positive is that you won't be tempted with a plethora of high sodium processed foods. My advice relate to food is to eliminate sugar, white table salt, vegetable oils, white flour and MSG.
Another thing to consider are the amenities. Are you accustom to hot hot showers? Super hot showers are not healthy but we are use to hot water. Can you get accustomed to cold showers or water not so hot? I just had a thought; a bathhouse might be a good business idea in Gambia. Do you like your American sports? Will it stress you for the power to go out during a sporting even? Are you accustomed to paved roads and people obeying traffic laws? Are you an intellectual who needs access to books, libraries, other intellectuals, periodicals?
Someone in Gambia should organize an expat youtube/zoom book club. The first 4 books that you should read are: "Out of Africa" by Keith Richburg; "Native Stranger" Eddy L Harris and "Mandela, Mobuto & Me" by Lynne Duke and "Mango Elephant in the Sun" by Susana Herrera. These are older books but are a most read for expats.
Hi there are expat Facebook groups in Gambia which deal with a lot of the issues you raise. Unfortunately black Americans and black Europeans rarely join
Keep doing you Sis 😊
Decent information, thanks.
This was superb. Thx
One love to all black people
Why not all people, we're all human race
Love this! Can I ask where your kids go to school?
I wouldn’t put my children’s school online. Sorry!! But there are many schools in Gambia
Thanks for this video! I wish I could live in most of the countries...lol. Decisions Decisions.
I don't like this behavior of African Diaspora comparing prices of of items in Africa and where they are from UK or USA. Most Africans live their life according to their earning power. Many items are imported from abroad. Houses are build according to affordability of the owners. If you want to live a western life style in Africa you have to pay more than in the west for most stuff. Fortunately there areas that are cheap in Africa but with less quality. If you earn more than USD2000 per month then you will be to live western life style of someone on minimum wage in the west.
Hey there everyone I'm trying to figure out my roots and find my tribe what tribe in gambia has the last name Bass?
Amazing, what you spend in the Gambia for a month is more than what i used to spend in the Gambia for two years. The difference is because i live like a poor man you live like super rich. But still expenses are high, I'm sure $300 to $500 is enough to live good in the Gambia for a small side family if you're not renting.
I think I just proved that it’s impossible to live off of $300 if your internet and petrol alone come to $300 and that’s not living like super rich it’s essential for many to have internet due to online work, communication etc also if you didn’t have to drive 2hrs a day I’m sure you’ll have to drive to work or some places so the cost of running a car or taxis would add up and then only if you add food cost you’ve already gone over $300 and as you said I haven’t mentioned gas, water electricity, feminine products etc. If your a single man Eboy most of my cost would not apply to you but if you have children and a wife then most would apply.
@@zandelalifeBizGambia yes I know, the internet is expensive but that will change if more companies invest in telecom services, also the outdoor services are expensive because they're intended for tourists. Buying anything, be it from a supermarket, restaurant etc around senegambia, Bijilo, Brusubi could be coastly. Rely heavily on the local markets and restaurants, they might not be as organised as those in the touristy areas but they're highly affordable. Eg, eating in a location restaurant will coast around D50. Anyway, if you have the money, then you have to live good, it is the dream of everyone.
@@MrBah-tw3gt she Hebe already mentioned in previous videos that she have 2 success businesses in the UK, so why does she need to go to 50D restaurant?
She’s is sharing with us her live in Gambia, and this is what she can afford.
People think that she is saying that, that’s the cost for everyone in the Gambia, but she’s clearly talking about her own situation.
The more money you have, the more extra activities you can do, for you and your children. I like to see what she’s sharing because as a Gambian who lives in the UK for the past decade, I want to come back home with my family, buy a land, build a big house and start a business, and this type of videos are very helpful for us.
I mean she’s is a boss lady, I see ambition, determination, humbleness and a very clean heart 😊
PS: please more videos ☺️
@Mr. Ba, Like U, 2 me this sounds more like the cost of living for the Bill Gates of the Gambia. More like 'if U want 2 b a local champion budget'. Even here in the US I don't spend money like that.
Zandela!! Omg sis I used to hang with you and your twin in Reading, imagine I’m from Gambia too. Do you remember me Nancy? I moved away from reading, used to live near Tanya R on Lyndhurst road.. this is such a lovely surprise I subbed to you a while ago and it’s just now I recognise you as one of the twins from reading lool any way me soon come I’m glad to see you there
Hey Nancy, I’m so bad with names but I don’t forget faces so if I see you I’ll remember you. That’s so nice to hear your Gambia and heading back.
Reach out anytime you come it would be lovely to link up xx
@@zandelalifeBizGambia do you have email hun? I’m coming hopefully in December if I can do a spit test cause I’m not sticking nothing up my nose 🙄
Haha I hear ya! I’m still in U.K. planning my final escape for July before we are all forced the C jab in this place. My email is in description xx
You have to live comfortably wherever you live
Thank you for the video
Well, this is far from cheap, the cost of living is very high if you compare it to Brazil with free health care, gyms range from U$ 30.00 up to (the sky is the limitation), it depends on where you want to live . rents can be next to nothing for sky-high monthly prices.
where would you live for cheap and safe in Brazil?
@@waytooready3898 Hello, Brazil is very safe, despite the media always reporting news of "favelas" in Rio de Janeiro in the drug war. Now Brazil is a huge country, there are many places you can live and it doesn't cost too much. I live near the Bolivian border, known as Pantanal one of the most exclusive places in the world, and rents can cost from U$200 to U$1500 a month, anything in between are very nice houses, not luxurious but good!
My best friend is Gambian and she says life has become so expensive there and with the rush of foreigners in the last few years it didn't help.
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@@NunayoBisnez yer I know sad isn't it.well you have a nice one I'm enjoying Egypt.😁
I'm happy to see so many people going back to our lovely country. I'll also be going back In Sha Allah after I finish my master degree in nursing and my wife too who is MD.
I'll be happy to help many people who wants to come to Gambia to settle down and know the city before they can be on their own. Is that going to work?
Also we planning to open a health care system where we going to provide good Healthcare services for cheaper to everyone. I know a lot of my friends here who are in the medical field who wants to help.
That’s excellent to hear you’ll be moving back. As always Gambia welcomes you home. I believe there are services that help people who don’t know Gambia at all to settle but there can never be too many with the amount of people choosing Gambia as their country of return. I don’t even need to tell you as you already know anything healthcare related is a great choice and needed for all of us locals and people returning home. I look forward to meeting you and your family one day soon. X
Hi my lovely! New subscriber here, loving your channel ❤️
Aww thank you. I literally just noticed I hit 10k subscriber whoop whoop thank you xx
You lost weight. Looking good. Hope you’re enjoying The Gambia. 👍
🥰🥰🥰 your my best friends 😘 I don’t think I have but maybe your right in the U.K. I was on the scales weekly but haven’t weighed myself for 2 months
Most of the food is organic. You will lose weight here without trying.
New subbie, thanks for the information
hi , i am moving from US to gambia, i will be one man living with a younger nephew so i dont need a large place , can you give me estimate for a 1 bedroom place , the bedroom would be for my nephew as i prefer to sleep on my couch in the living room ! what might i bee looking at as far as rent ? and how does the rent system work , because in US we must pay deposit whatever the rent is plus the rent upon signing rent agreement tp move in ! i would greatly appreciate any info , thank you
local Gambians pay 500 sterling /mo for 2 bedroom apts in rural areas? I thought most folk there are jobless
For schools, what is the name of the school your children go to? What is the curriculum like? Also did you make a mistake about SBEC school fees cost? 400 pounds /month or per term/semester?
This should be per semester or year
just a helpful thought here, i hope: take a look at your electric bill, and see how many kilowatt-hours you guys use a month. let's say you use 1,500 kilowatt-hours per month. using 30 days in the month as our standard for days in a month, 1500 / 30 = 50, so your home uses 50 kilowatt-hours a day on average. if you are interested in generating all your power needs, you would need to size your system to handle that. let's say you buy a 10 kilowatt system. if you get 7 hours of sun, solar sun, on average, a day, then 10 kilowatts X 7 hours = 70 Kilowatt-hours a day. which is great, but as you said, you know you need batteries that will take the extra power generated by the solar panels and store that excess power in batteries for night time use. the battery system needs to be large enough to carry on for 24 - 7 = 17 hours. of course at night you will not use as much power as you do during the day. depending. i have seen systems where people get enough batteries to go for 3, 4, 5 days.
according to an online calculator you need 63 kWh lithium battery size, for 1,500kWh per month use.
unboundsolar.com/solar-information/battery-bank-sizing
i wonder how the rainy season will effect your power production through out the month.
if 10kW is the system size, and the panels produce 350 watts a panel, 10,000 watts / 350 watts you would need 29 panels. lol. i would mount them on the ground in the yard. solar panels produce DC current, be very careful, just because it is DC does not mean it will not hurt you, you will need an inverter or inverters to turn DC into AC.
i am looking forward to getting solar, i'm doing a 20kW system. you may be able to sell your excess power to the local power company.
power is cheap there. are you sure you need panels? maybe you only need the batteries to handle when the power goes out. unless solar panels are cheap there, then ...
That’s very helpful thank you
Is home schooling an option, does the education system make provisions for this?
What regions do you recommend a young family with small children who wants a little bit of country life and accessebility to the main hubs?
Fajara, Cape Point, Palma Rima, Kiloli
@@LoveandLightHK Palma Rima is not a region, it's a hotel.
Goodnight. Thanks for info very useful to know
I love to discuss stuff with you are you coming back to Britain
I am planning to move to the gambia in the next year I really really would like to speak with you or get an email or what's app
I love La Parisienne Beauty Shop
Is it Gambian owned?
@@herregalness7461 Owned by a black woman from France.
Please do a video on expatriate business start up! Would you assess how stream line it is to get you business regularized? How is corruption and crime?