Moving to Nepal from Gambia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Gambia to Nepal — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Gambia to Nepal, and you’d need to navigate life in Nepali. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kathmandu averages 77°F vs 90°F in Banjul, making it significantly cooler. 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. How Gambia and Nepal stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure. per 100,000 people per year Gambia performs better than Nepal across all safety metrics. 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 Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Gambia generally does better on environment, though Nepal leads in air pollution deaths. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply share of households with internet Nepal generally does better on infrastructure, though Gambia leads in water stress level. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person share of people below the poverty line Nepal generally does better on employment & economy, though Gambia leads in unemployment rate. 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 Nepal performs significantly better than Gambia across all family life metrics. Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Data: Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia and Nepal. To live, work, or study long-term in Nepal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Nepal's immigration authority. Gambia passport holder visiting Nepal Nepal passport holder visiting Gambia Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. With 4.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Nepal 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 Nepal. Gambia performs better than Nepal across all safety metrics. Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nepal, compared to 1.0 in Gambia. Nepal scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46). The average high temperature in Kathmandu is 77°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Kathmandu receives around 56.1 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in. The official language in Nepal is Nepali. In Gambia, the official language is English. Get free moving quotes to Nepal
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What's the Climate Like?
Months Banjul Kathmandu Jan–Mar 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) 69°/40°F (21°/4°C) Apr–Jun 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C) Jul–Sep 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 82°/67°F (28°/19°C) Oct–Dec 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) View all months
Month Banjul Kathmandu Jan 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C) Feb 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C) Mar 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C) Apr 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C) May 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C) Jun 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C) Jul 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C) Aug 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C) Sep 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C) Oct 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C) Nov 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C) Dec 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C) 
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