Moving to Texas from Gambia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gambia to Texas. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Austin averages 79°F vs 90°F in Banjul, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Gambia to Texas, based on official data.

Moved in 2023
1,180 ↑ 20% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

GM
10.3%
TX
36.8%

Gambia performs better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

GM
33.0%
TX
90.1%

Texas performs significantly better than Gambia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GM
6.5%
TX
3.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

GM
$2,900
TX
$70,071

Texas performs significantly better than Gambia 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
TX
76.5 yrs

Texas performs significantly better than Gambia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

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

Austin Rain: 36.2 in/yr (920 mm)
79° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Banjul Austin
Jan–Mar 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) 65°/40°F (18°/5°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) 93°/70°F (34°/21°C)
Oct–Dec 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) 71°/47°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Banjul Austin
Jan 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) 61°/37°F (15.9°/2.9°C)
Feb 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) 64°/39°F (17.6°/3.8°C)
Mar 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) 71°/45°F (21.6°/7.4°C)
Apr 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) 79°/55°F (25.9°/12.8°C)
May 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.7°C)
Jun 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) 91°/70°F (32.8°/21.0°C)
Jul 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) 94°/72°F (34.7°/22.3°C)
Aug 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.1°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) 90°/67°F (32.3°/19.2°C)
Oct 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) 81°/57°F (27.3°/13.7°C)
Nov 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.4°C)
Dec 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) 62°/38°F (16.5°/3.4°C)

Data: Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gambia passport

Gambia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Gambia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Gambia

Visa on Arrival
United States passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in 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 Texas?

Usually fine from major cities in Texas. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Texas compared to Gambia?

Gambia performs better than Texas across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Austin is 79°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Austin receives around 36.2 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.

What language do they speak in Texas?

Both Gambia and Texas share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GM
Population 2,413,403 25,145,561
Currency Gambian Dalasi (GMD) United States Dollar ($)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +220 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911