Moving to Gambia from Arizona

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Arizona to Gambia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Arizona to Gambia.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Arizona to Gambia.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

AZ
33.6%
GM
10.3%

Gambia performs significantly better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

AZ
90.5%
GM
33.0%

Arizona performs better than Gambia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AZ
4.0%
GM
6.5%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

AZ
$58,628
GM
$2,900

Arizona performs better than Gambia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

AZ
76.3 yrs
GM
67.6 yrs

Arizona performs better than Gambia across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Phoenix Rain: 8.2 in/yr (208 mm)
87° / 63°F

Avg. annual high / low

Banjul Rain: 32.3 in/yr (821 mm)
90° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Phoenix Banjul
Jan–Mar 73°/49°F (23°/10°C) 91°/65°F (33°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/69°F (35°/20°C) 89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 103°/80°F (40°/27°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) 92°/71°F (33°/22°C)
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Month Phoenix Banjul
Jan 69°/46°F (20.3°/7.6°C) 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C)
Feb 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.3°C) 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C)
Mar 78°/53°F (25.7°/11.9°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C)
Apr 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.7°C) 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C)
May 95°/69°F (34.8°/20.6°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C)
Jun 104°/77°F (39.9°/25.1°C) 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C)
Jul 106°/83°F (41.0°/28.1°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C)
Aug 104°/82°F (40.1°/27.8°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C)
Sep 100°/75°F (37.8°/24.1°C) 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C)
Oct 89°/64°F (31.8°/18.0°C) 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C)
Nov 76°/52°F (24.7°/11.1°C) 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C)
Dec 67°/45°F (19.6°/7.1°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Gambia

Visa on Arrival
United States passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Gambia.
Gambia passport

Gambia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Gambia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Usually fine from major cities in Gambia. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Arizona?

Gambia performs significantly better than Arizona across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Gambia compared to Arizona?

The average high temperature in Banjul is 90°F, compared to 87°F in Phoenix. Banjul receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Phoenix gets 8.2 in.

What language do they speak in Gambia?

Both Arizona and Gambia share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GM
Population 6,392,017 2,413,403
Currency United States Dollar ($) Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +220
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911