Moving to Venezuela from Gambia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Gambia to Venezuela — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Gambia to Venezuela.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Venezuela 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
Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person.
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 Venezuela 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 Venezuela 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
Venezuela performs significantly better than Gambia across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Venezuela generally does better on family life, though Gambia leads in education spending.
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 | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) | 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) | 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) | 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) | 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) |
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| Month | Banjul | Caracas |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) | 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) |
| Feb | 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) | 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) |
| Mar | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) | 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) |
| Apr | 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) | 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) |
| May | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) | 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) |
| Jun | 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) | 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) |
| Jul | 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) | 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) |
| Aug | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) | 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) |
| Sep | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) | 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) |
| Oct | 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) | 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) |
| Nov | 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) | 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) | 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) |
Data:
Department of Water Resources,
Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gambia and Venezuela. To live, work, or study long-term in Venezuela, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Venezuela's immigration authority.
Gambia passport holder visiting Venezuela
Visa Required
Venezuela 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 Venezuela?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Venezuela has 9.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Venezuela safe for expats?
Venezuela performs significantly better than Gambia across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Gambia?
Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 1.0 in Gambia. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gambia: 46).
What's the weather like in Venezuela compared to Gambia?
The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 90°F in Banjul. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Banjul gets 32.3 in.
What language do they speak in Venezuela?
The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Gambia, the official language is English.
