Moving to Haiti from Gambia

moving to

What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gambia to Haiti, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Haitian Creole.

Planning this move? Get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes from vetted international movers. Get free quotes ↓

Get free moving quotes to Haiti

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Key Indicator Comparison

How Gambia and Haiti 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
HT
31.3

Gambia performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GM
$94
HT
$105
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GM
1.0
HT
2.4

Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti 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
HT
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GM
0.2t
HT
0.3t

Gambia generally does better on environment, though Haiti 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
HT
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GM
2.2%
HT
13.4%

Haiti 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%
HT
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GM
$2,900
HT
$2,900

Gambia performs better than Haiti 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
HT
66.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GM
37.2
HT
40.0

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gambia passport

Gambia passport holder visiting Haiti

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

Haiti passport holder visiting Gambia

Visa Required
Haiti 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 Haiti?

With 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Haiti 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 Haiti.

Is Haiti safe for expats?

Gambia performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Haiti compared to Gambia?

Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Haiti, compared to 1.0 in Gambia. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).

What language do they speak in Haiti?

The official languages in Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In Gambia, the official language is English.

Share this

At a Glance

GM HT
Population 2,413,403 11,334,637
Currency Gambian Dalasi (GMD) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages English French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +220 +509
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114