Moving to Gambia from Brazil

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Brazil to Gambia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Banjul averages 90°F vs 77°F in Sao Paulo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

BR
48%
GM
59%
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
GM
22.0

Brazil generally does better on safety, though Gambia leads in feel safe walking at night.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
GM
$94
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

BR
23.6
GM
0.9

Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil 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

BR
23.0
GM
90.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
GM
0.2t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BR
24.1
GM
0.5
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BR
1.5%
GM
2.2%

Brazil performs better than Gambia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BR
6.0%
GM
6.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$10,713
GM
$919

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BR
76.0 yrs
GM
66.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
12.3
GM
32.7

Brazil performs better than Gambia across all family life metrics.

Weather in Gambia vs Brazil

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Sao Paulo Rain: 57.3 in/yr (1455 mm)
77° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Sao Paulo Banjul
Jan–Mar 81°/66°F (28°/19°C) 91°/65°F (33°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/57°F (23°/14°C) 89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/62°F (26°/17°C) 92°/71°F (33°/22°C)
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Month Sao Paulo Banjul
Jan 81°/66°F (27.3°/18.7°C) 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C)
Feb 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.8°C) 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C)
Mar 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C)
Apr 77°/61°F (25.1°/16.3°C) 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C)
May 73°/57°F (23.0°/13.8°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C)
Jun 71°/54°F (21.8°/12.4°C) 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.7°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C)
Aug 74°/55°F (23.3°/12.8°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C)
Sep 75°/57°F (23.9°/13.9°C) 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.3°C) 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C)
Nov 79°/62°F (25.9°/16.6°C) 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.3°/17.7°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia, Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources

Can you move from Brazil to Gambia?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Gambia

Visa Required
Brazil passport holders need a visa to enter Gambia.
Gambia passport

Gambia passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Required
Gambia passport holders need a visa to enter Brazil.

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 0.5 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?

Brazil generally does better on safety, though Gambia leads in feel safe walking at night. About 59% of people in Gambia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Brazil?

Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Gambia, compared to 23.6 in Brazil. Gambia scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Banjul is 90°F, compared to 77°F in Sao Paulo. Banjul receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Sao Paulo gets 57.3 in.

What language do they speak in Gambia?

The official language in Gambia is English. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR GM
Population 212,812,405 2,822,093
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Languages Portuguese English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +55 +220
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190 —