Moving to Comoros from Gambia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Gambia to Comoros — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Gambia to Comoros, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, Comorian and French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Gambia and Comoros stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GM
22.0
KM
29.0

Gambia performs better than Comoros across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GM
$94
KM
$250
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GM
1.0
KM
4.4

Comoros 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
KM
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GM
0.2t
KM
0.5t

Gambia generally does better on environment, though Comoros 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
KM
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GM
2.2%
KM
0.8%

Gambia generally does better on infrastructure, though Comoros leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GM
6.5%
KM
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GM
$2,900
KM
$3,500

Comoros performs significantly better than Gambia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GM
67.6 yrs
KM
67.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GM
37.2
KM
57.1

Gambia generally does better on family life, though Comoros leads in literacy rate.

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

Moroni Rain: 106.3 in/yr (2700 mm)
85° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Banjul Moroni
Jan–Mar 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) 87°/74°F (31°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) 85°/70°F (29°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 82°/66°F (28°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) 86°/71°F (30°/22°C)
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Month Banjul Moroni
Jan 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C)
Feb 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C)
Mar 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) 87°/73°F (30.8°/23.0°C)
Apr 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.6°C)
May 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) 85°/70°F (29.5°/21.2°C)
Jun 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) 83°/67°F (28.4°/19.6°C)
Jul 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) 82°/66°F (27.7°/18.8°C)
Aug 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) 82°/65°F (27.7°/18.4°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) 83°/66°F (28.1°/19.0°C)
Oct 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) 84°/69°F (29.1°/20.3°C)
Nov 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) 87°/71°F (30.3°/21.6°C)
Dec 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.6°C)

Data: Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources, Direction de la Météorologie Nationale Direction de la Météorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gambia passport

Gambia passport holder visiting Comoros

Visa on Arrival
Gambia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Comoros.
Comoros passport

Comoros passport holder visiting Gambia

Visa Free
Comoros 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 Comoros?

With 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Comoros 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 Comoros.

Is Comoros safe for expats?

Gambia performs better than Comoros across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Comoros compared to Gambia?

Comoros generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Comoros, compared to 1.0 in Gambia. Comoros scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).

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

The average high temperature in Moroni is 85°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Moroni receives around 106.3 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.

What language do they speak in Comoros?

The official languages in Comoros are Arabic, Comorian and French. In Gambia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GM KM
Population 2,413,403 876,437
Currency Gambian Dalasi (GMD) Comorian Franc (KMF)
Languages English Arabic, Comorian, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +220 +269
Time zones 1 1