Moving to Senegal from Guinea-Bissau
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Guinea-Bissau to Senegal — from daily expenses to quality of life.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
Real numbers on people moving from Guinea-Bissau to Senegal, and how the trend has changed.
Who's moving to Senegal?
Top countries of origin for Senegal's foreign-born residents.
- 53,430
- 46,376
- 35,360
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4.30,550
Guinea-Bissau
- 15,453
- 14,357
Key Indicator Comparison
How Guinea-Bissau and Senegal stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Senegal performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau 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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea-Bissau 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
Guinea-Bissau generally does better on environment, though Senegal leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Senegal generally does better on infrastructure, though Guinea-Bissau leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Senegal generally does better on employment & economy, though Guinea-Bissau leads in unemployment rate.
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
Senegal generally does better on family life, though Guinea-Bissau leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2015–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2020). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Bissau | Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 92°/67°F (33°/20°C) | 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 91°/66°F (33°/19°C) | 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 87°/68°F (30°/20°C) | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 90°/69°F (32°/21°C) | 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) |
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| Month | Bissau | Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.4°C) | 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) |
| Feb | 96°/72°F (35.4°/22.0°C) | 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 90°/63°F (32.1°/17.1°C) | 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) |
| Apr | 92°/64°F (33.4°/17.7°C) | 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) |
| May | 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.3°C) | 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) |
| Jun | 89°/68°F (31.4°/20.0°C) | 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) |
| Jul | 88°/68°F (30.9°/20.1°C) | 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) |
| Aug | 86°/68°F (30.2°/20.2°C) | 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) |
| Sep | 86°/67°F (30.0°/19.3°C) | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) |
| Oct | 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.5°C) | 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) |
| Nov | 90°/69°F (32.2°/20.6°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) |
| Dec | — | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) |
Data:
Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia da Guiné-Bissau,
Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guinea-Bissau and Senegal. To live, work, or study long-term in Senegal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Senegal's immigration authority.
Guinea-Bissau passport holder visiting Senegal
Visa Free
Senegal passport holder visiting Guinea-Bissau
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Senegal?
With 4.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Senegal can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Guinea-Bissau and Senegal.
Is Senegal safe for expats?
Senegal performs significantly better than Guinea-Bissau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Senegal is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Guinea-Bissau.
How is healthcare in Senegal compared to Guinea-Bissau?
Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guinea-Bissau leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Senegal, compared to 2.5 in Guinea-Bissau. Senegal scores 50 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guinea-Bissau: 37).
What's the weather like in Senegal compared to Guinea-Bissau?
The average high temperature in Dakar is 82°F, compared to 90°F in Bissau. Dakar receives around 14.9 in of rainfall per year, while Bissau gets 69.1 in.
What language do they speak in Senegal?
The official language in Senegal is French. In Guinea-Bissau, the official languages are Portuguese and Upper Guinea Creole.
