This list is just an approximate average prices guide of the cost
of imported building
materials supplied in Gambia, West Africa. The general cost
of building construction
can vary between £300 per square metre and £500 or more per square
metre depending on the building design and quality of materials
used.
| Construction
Materials |
|
Price |
|
 |
|
| Cement per
bag (Portland) |
|
D425 |
| |
|
|
| Corrugated I.S (0.14mm) a packet |
|
D2,300 |
| |
|
|
| Corrugated
iron sheets I.S (0.16mm) pkt. |
|
D2,600 |
| |
|
|
| Decrabond roofing
sheets per sheet |
|
D600 |
| |
|
|
| Floor Tiles (Ceramic
1 sq. metre) |
|
D430 |
|
|
|
| Floor Tiles (Marble
1 sq. metre) |
|
D1,300 |
| |
|
|
| Gravel (Basalt) (20 metric tons) |
|
D85,000 |
| |
|
|
| Gravel (Laterite)
(11m3) |
|
D8,000 |
| |
|
|
| Paint (water) (1 drum) |
|
D1,950 |
| |
|
|
| Paint (Acrylic paint) drum |
|
D3,900 |
| |
|
|
| Paint (Emulsion oil paint) 3.6l |
|
D1,300 |
| |
|
|
| Sand (single trip 11m3) |
|
D9,300 |
| |
|
|
| Steel Rods (reinforcing rebar) 10 mm |
|
D425 |
| |
|
|
| Steel
Rods (reinforcing rebar) 12 mm |
|
D600 |
| |
|
|
| Steel Rods (reinforcing rebar) 16 mm
|
|
D1,000 |
Disclaimer
Do not rely on the above information to make any property
decisions for The Gambia. The information above is only
intended as a general guide and you should check building
material costs for yourself. Prices of home construction
materials may vary from different stores, different dates,
fluctuations in money exchange rates or whether you buy
in bulk, wholesale or receive a discount.
Last updated: 7 May 2025 |
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