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 |
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Price |
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Cement per
bag (Portland) |
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D425 |
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Corrugated I.S (0.14mm) a packet |
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D2,300 |
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Corrugated
iron sheets I.S (0.16mm) pkt. |
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D2,600 |
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Decrabond roofing
sheets per sheet |
|
D600 |
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Floor Tiles (Ceramic
1 sq. metre) |
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D430 |
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Floor Tiles (Marble
1 sq. metre) |
|
D1,300 |
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Gravel (Basalt) (20 metric tons) |
|
D85,000 |
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Gravel (Laterite)
(11m3) |
|
D8,000 |
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Paint (water) (1 drum) |
|
D1,950 |
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Paint (Acrylic paint) drum |
|
D3,900 |
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Paint (Emulsion oil paint) 3.6l |
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D1,300 |
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Sand (single trip 11m3) |
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D9,300 |
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Steel Rods (reinforcing rebar) 10 mm |
|
D425 |
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Steel
Rods (reinforcing rebar) 12 mm |
|
D600 |
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Steel Rods (reinforcing rebar) 16 mm
|
|
D1,000 |
Disclaimer
Do not rely on the above information to make any property
decisions in 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: 12 October 2024 |
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