Moving to Gambia from Grenada

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Grenada to Gambia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Grenada to Gambia. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gambia compared to Grenada.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
GM
22.0

Grenada 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

GD
$880
GM
$94
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
GM
1.0

Grenada 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

GD
30.0
GM
90.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
GM
0.2t

Grenada 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

GD
18.8
GM
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
GM
2.2%

Grenada 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

GD
24.0%
GM
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
GM
$2,900

Grenada 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

GD
75.7 yrs
GM
67.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
GM
37.2

Grenada performs better than Gambia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Grenada 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.

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Gambia

Visa Free
Grenada passport holders can enter Gambia without a visa.
Gambia passport

Gambia passport holder visiting Grenada

Visa Free
Gambia passport holders can enter Grenada without a visa.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Gambia: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Gambia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Gambia safe for expats?

Grenada performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Grenada?

Grenada 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 13.1 in Grenada. Gambia scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Gambia?

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

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At a Glance

GD GM
Population 113,949 2,413,403
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Languages English English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1473 +220
Time zones 1 1