Moving to Gambia from Belize

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Belize 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 Belize.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
17.5
GM
22.0

Belize 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

BZ
$573
GM
$94
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BZ
10.8
GM
1.0

Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BZ
21.0
GM
90.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BZ
0.9t
GM
0.2t

Belize 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

BZ
9.7
GM
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BZ
1.3%
GM
2.2%

Belize 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

BZ
8.3%
GM
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BZ
$12,800
GM
$2,900

Belize 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

BZ
75.8 yrs
GM
67.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BZ
11.2
GM
37.2

Belize 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.

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belmopan Banjul
Jan–Mar 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 91°/65°F (33°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) 89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) 92°/71°F (33°/22°C)
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Month Belmopan Banjul
Jan 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C)
Mar 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C)
May 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C)
Jun 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C)
Jul 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C)
Aug 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C)
Sep 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C)
Oct 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C)
Nov 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C)
Dec 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C)

Data: National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize, Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belize 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.

Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Gambia

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

Gambia passport holder visiting Belize

Visa Free
Gambia passport holders can enter Belize 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?

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?

Belize performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Belize?

Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Gambia, compared to 10.8 in Belize. Gambia scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belize: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Banjul is 90°F, compared to 88°F in Belmopan. Banjul receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Belmopan gets 79.5 in.

What language do they speak in Gambia?

The official language in Gambia is English. In Belize, the official languages are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BZ GM
Population 412,387 2,413,403
Currency Belize Dollar (BZD) Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +501 +220
Time zones 1 1