Moving to Georgia from Gambia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gambia to Georgia, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GM
22.0
GE
12.7

Georgia 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
GE
$1,679
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GM
1.0
GE
56.1

Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia 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

GM
90.0
GE
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GM
0.2t
GE
3.6t

Gambia generally does better on environment, though Georgia 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
GE
28.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GM
2.2%
GE
5.2%

Georgia 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

GM
6.5%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GM
$2,900
GE
$22,200

Georgia 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

GM
67.6 yrs
GE
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GM
37.2
GE
14.8

Georgia performs significantly 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Banjul Tbilisi
Jan–Mar 91°/65°F (33°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 92°/71°F (33°/22°C)
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Month Banjul Tbilisi
Jan 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C)
Feb 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C)
Mar 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C)
Apr 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C)
May 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C)
Jun 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C)
Jul 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C)
Aug 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C)
Oct 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C)
Nov 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C)
Dec 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 Gambia and Georgia. To live, work, or study long-term in Georgia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Georgia's immigration authority.

Gambia passport

Gambia passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Gambia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Georgia.
Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Gambia

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Georgia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Georgia has 28.7 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 Georgia safe for expats?

Georgia performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Gambia?

Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 1.0 in Gambia. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).

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

The average high temperature in Tbilisi is None°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Tbilisi receives around 19.5 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.

What language do they speak in Georgia?

The official language in Georgia is Georgian. In Gambia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GM GE
Population 2,413,403 4,935,518
Currency Gambian Dalasi (GMD) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages English Georgian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +220 +995
Time zones 1 1