Moving to Gambia from Bahamas

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BS
16.2
GM
22.0

Bahamas 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

BS
$2,316
GM
$94
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BS
18.5
GM
1.0

Bahamas 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

BS
10.0
GM
90.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BS
3.6t
GM
0.2t

Bahamas 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

BS
20.5
GM
0.2

Bahamas performs better than Gambia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BS
9.2%
GM
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BS
$32,000
GM
$2,900

Bahamas 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

BS
76.1 yrs
GM
67.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BS
12.8
GM
37.2

Bahamas performs better than Gambia across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nassau Banjul
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 91°/65°F (33°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/70°F (30°/21°C) 89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/75°F (32°/24°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/69°F (28°/20°C) 92°/71°F (33°/22°C)
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Month Nassau Banjul
Jan 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C) 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C)
Feb 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C) 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C)
Apr 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C) 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C)
May 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C)
Jun 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C) 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C)
Jul 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C)
Aug 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C)
Sep 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C) 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C)
Oct 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C) 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C)
Nov 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C) 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C)

Data: Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahamas 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.

Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Gambia

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

Gambia passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Gambia has 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Gambia safe for expats?

Bahamas performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Bahamas?

Bahamas 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 18.5 in Bahamas. Gambia scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahamas: 77).

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

The average high temperature in Banjul is 90°F, compared to 84°F in Nassau. Banjul receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Nassau gets 55.0 in.

What language do they speak in Gambia?

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

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At a Glance

BS GM
Population 355,608 2,413,403
Currency Bahamian Dollar (BSD) Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1242 +220
Time zones 1 1