Moving to Bangladesh from Gambia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Gambia to Bangladesh — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Gambia to Bangladesh, and you’d need to navigate life in Bengali. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Gambia and Bangladesh stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Bangladesh performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Gambia generally does better on environment, though Bangladesh leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Bangladesh generally does better on infrastructure, though Gambia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Bangladesh performs significantly better than Gambia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Banjul | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) | 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) |
View all months
| Month | Banjul | Dhaka |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) | 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) |
| Feb | 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) | 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) |
| Mar | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) | 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) |
| Apr | 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) | 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) |
| May | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) | 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) |
| Jun | 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) |
| Jul | 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) | 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) |
| Aug | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) | 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) | 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) |
| Oct | 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) | 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) |
| Nov | 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) | 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) |
| Dec | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) |
Department of Water ResourcesVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia and Bangladesh. To live, work, or study long-term in Bangladesh, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bangladesh's immigration authority.
Gambia passport holder visiting Bangladesh
Visa Free
Bangladesh passport holder visiting Gambia
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Bangladesh?
With 7.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bangladesh can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Gambia and Bangladesh.
Is Bangladesh safe for expats?
Bangladesh performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Bangladesh compared to Gambia?
Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Bangladesh, compared to 1.0 in Gambia. Bangladesh scores 52 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).
What's the weather like in Bangladesh compared to Gambia?
The average high temperature in Dhaka is 87°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Dhaka receives around 84.8 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Bangladesh?
The official language in Bangladesh is Bengali. In Gambia, the official language is English.
