Moving to Bahamas from Gambia

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GM
22.0
BS
16.2

Bahamas performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

GM
1.0
BS
18.5

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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GM
0.2t
BS
3.6t

Gambia generally does better on environment, though Bahamas leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GM
0.2
BS
20.5

Bahamas performs significantly 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

GM
$2,900
BS
$32,000

Gambia generally does better on employment & economy, though Bahamas leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GM
37.2
BS
12.8

Bahamas 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Data: Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia and Bahamas. To live, work, or study long-term in Bahamas, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bahamas's immigration authority.

Gambia passport

Gambia passport holder visiting Bahamas

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

Bahamas passport holder visiting Gambia

Visa Free
Bahamas passport holders can enter Gambia 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 Bahamas?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bahamas has 20.5 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 Bahamas safe for expats?

Bahamas performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Gambia?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 1.0 in Gambia. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).

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

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

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

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

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At a Glance

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