Moving to Gambia from Dominica

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

DM
11.0
GM
22.0

Dominica 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

DM
$968
GM
$94
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

DM
11.2
GM
1.0

Dominica generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

DM
1.3t
GM
0.2t

Gambia performs significantly better than Dominica across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

DM
19.5
GM
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

DM
10.0%
GM
2.2%

Dominica 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

DM
23.0%
GM
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

DM
$15,900
GM
$2,900

Dominica 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

DM
78.2 yrs
GM
67.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

DM
11.3
GM
37.2

Dominica 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.

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Roseau Banjul
Jan–Mar 82°/71°F (28°/22°C) 91°/65°F (33°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/74°F (30°/24°C) 89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/73°F (29°/23°C) 92°/71°F (33°/22°C)
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Month Roseau Banjul
Jan 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C) 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C)
Feb 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C) 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C)
Mar 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C)
Apr 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C)
Jun 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C) 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C)
Jul 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C)
Sep 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C) 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C)
Oct 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C) 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C)
Nov 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C)
Dec 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°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 Dominica 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.

Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Gambia

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

Gambia passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Gambia passport holders can enter Dominica 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?

Dominica performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Dominica?

Dominica 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 11.2 in Dominica. Gambia scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Dominica: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Banjul is 90°F, compared to 85°F in Roseau. Banjul receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Roseau gets 101.4 in.

What language do they speak in Gambia?

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

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At a Glance

DM GM
Population 74,629 2,413,403
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1767 +220
Time zones 1 1