Moving to Italy from Gambia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Gambia to Italy? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Gambia to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 90°F in Banjul, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Gambia to Italy.

Moved in 2023
2,395 ↑ 45% vs 2022

people moved from Gambia to Italy · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Italy?

Top countries of origin for Italy's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Italy compared to Gambia.

Is it safe?

Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

GM
59%
IT
61%
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GM
22.0
IT
5.0

Italy performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GM
$94
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GM
1.0
IT
42.5

Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy 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
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GM
0.2t
IT
5.1t

Gambia generally does better on environment, though Italy 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
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GM
2.2%
IT
29.6%

Italy 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%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GM
$2,900
IT
$52,700

Italy 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
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GM
37.2
IT
3.2

Italy 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

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Banjul Rome
Jan–Mar 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Banjul Rome
Jan 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources, Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gambia passport

Gambia passport holder visiting Italy

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

Italy passport holder visiting Gambia

Visa Free
Italy 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 Italy?

Connectivity is usually fine (Italy: 31.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Italy offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Italy safe for expats?

Italy performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics. About 61% of people in Italy feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Italy compared to Gambia?

Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 1.0 in Gambia. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Gambia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GM IT
Population 2,413,403 61,095,551
Currency Gambian Dalasi (GMD) Euro (€)
Languages English Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +220 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112