Moving to Gambia from Albania

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Albania to Gambia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gambia compared to Albania.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AL
10.8
GM
22.0

Albania performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AL
$1,464
GM
$94
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

AL
18.8
GM
1.0

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AL
59.0
GM
90.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AL
1.8t
GM
0.2t

Albania generally does better on environment, though Gambia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AL
20.6
GM
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AL
4.8%
GM
2.2%

Albania generally does better on infrastructure, though Gambia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AL
11.6%
GM
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AL
$18,100
GM
$2,900

Albania generally does better on employment & economy, though Gambia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AL
79.5 yrs
GM
67.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AL
10.8
GM
37.2

Albania performs better than Gambia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Albania and Gambia. To live, work, or study long-term in Gambia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Gambia's immigration authority.

Albania passport

Albania passport holder visiting Gambia

Visa Free
Albania passport holders can enter Gambia without a visa.
Gambia passport

Gambia passport holder visiting Albania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Gambia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Albania.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Gambia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Gambia: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Gambia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Gambia safe for expats?

Albania performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Albania?

Albania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Gambia, compared to 18.8 in Albania. Gambia scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Albania: 64).

What language do they speak in Gambia?

The official language in Gambia is English. In Albania, the official language is Albanian.

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At a Glance

AL GM
Population 3,095,344 2,413,403
Currency Albanian Lek (ALL) Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Languages Albanian English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +355 +220
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112