Moving to Suriname from Gambia
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Gambia to Suriname — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Gambia to Suriname, and you’d need to navigate life in Dutch. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Gambia and Suriname stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Suriname performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Gambia generally does better on environment, though Suriname leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Gambia generally does better on infrastructure, though Suriname leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Gambia generally does better on employment & economy, though Suriname leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
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
Suriname 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Banjul | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 91°/73°F (33°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 93°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) |
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| Month | Banjul | Paramaribo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) | 89°/71°F (31.8°/21.6°C) |
| Feb | 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) | 88°/71°F (31.3°/21.6°C) |
| Mar | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) | 90°/71°F (32.1°/21.8°C) |
| Apr | 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) | 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.6°C) |
| May | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) | 91°/73°F (32.9°/22.7°C) |
| Jun | 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) | 92°/72°F (33.2°/22.5°C) |
| Jul | 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) | 92°/72°F (33.5°/22.5°C) |
| Aug | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) | 93°/73°F (34.1°/22.7°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) | 94°/73°F (34.7°/22.9°C) |
| Oct | 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) | 95°/73°F (35.1°/22.9°C) |
| Nov | 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) | 94°/73°F (34.3°/22.6°C) |
| Dec | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) | 92°/72°F (33.4°/22.5°C) |
Department of Water Resources
Meteorological ServiceVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia and Suriname. To live, work, or study long-term in Suriname, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Suriname's immigration authority.
Gambia passport holder visiting Suriname
Visa Free
Suriname passport holder visiting Gambia
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Suriname?
With 20.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Suriname 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 Suriname.
Is Suriname safe for expats?
Suriname performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Suriname compared to Gambia?
Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Suriname leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 14.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Suriname, compared to 1.0 in Gambia. Suriname scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).
What's the weather like in Suriname compared to Gambia?
The average high temperature in Paramaribo is 92°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Paramaribo receives around 84.6 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Suriname?
The official language in Suriname is Dutch. In Gambia, the official language is English.
