Moving to Gambia from Georgia

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
GM
22.0

Georgia performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GE
$1,679
GM
$94
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.1
GM
1.0

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GE
69.0
GM
90.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.6t
GM
0.2t

Georgia generally does better on environment, though Gambia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GE
28.7
GM
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
5.2%
GM
2.2%

Georgia 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

GE
11.6%
GM
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
GM
$2,900

Georgia 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

GE
77.5 yrs
GM
67.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
GM
37.2

Georgia performs 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.

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Banjul Rain: 32.3 in/yr (821 mm)
90° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Banjul
Jan–Mar 91°/65°F (33°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 92°/71°F (33°/22°C)
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Month Tbilisi Banjul
Jan 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C)
Feb 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C)
Mar 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C)
Apr 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C)
May 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C)
Jun 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C)
Jul 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C)
Aug 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C)
Sep 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C)
Oct 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C)
Nov 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C)
Dec 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C)

Data: Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Gambia

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

Gambia passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Gambia passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Georgia.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Gambia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Gambia has 0.2 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 Gambia safe for expats?

Georgia performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Georgia?

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Gambia, compared to 56.1 in Georgia. Gambia scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Banjul is 90°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Banjul receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 in.

What language do they speak in Gambia?

The official language in Gambia is English. In Georgia, the official language is Georgian.

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At a Glance

GE GM
Population 4,935,518 2,413,403
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Languages Georgian English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +995 +220
Time zones 1 1