Moving to Gambia from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bangladesh to Gambia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
GM
22.0

Bangladesh 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

BD
$198
GM
$94
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
GM
1.0

Bangladesh 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

BD
66.0
GM
90.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
GM
0.2t

Bangladesh 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

BD
7.1
GM
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
GM
2.2%

Bangladesh 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

BD
5.1%
GM
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
GM
$2,900

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BD
74.7 yrs
GM
67.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
GM
37.2

Bangladesh generally does better on family life, though Gambia leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Banjul
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 91°/65°F (33°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 92°/71°F (33°/22°C)
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Month Dhaka Banjul
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°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 Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Gambia

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

Gambia passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa Free
Gambia passport holders can enter Bangladesh 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?

Bangladesh performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh 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 6.7 in Bangladesh. Gambia scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Banjul is 90°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Banjul receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Gambia?

The official language in Gambia is English. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD GM
Population 165,650,475 2,413,403
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Languages Bengali English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +220
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999