Moving to Gambia from Iran
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Iran to Gambia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Iran to Gambia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Banjul averages 90°F vs 72°F in Tehran, making it significantly warmer. We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes. How Iran and Gambia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure. per 100,000 people per year Iran performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics. 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 Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iran leads in doctors per 10,000 people. deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year Iran generally does better on environment, though Gambia leads in co₂ emissions per capita. fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work higher means greater strain on freshwater supply share of households with internet Iran generally does better on infrastructure, though Gambia leads in water stress level. percentage of the labour force without work a broad measure of economic output per person share of people below the poverty line Iran generally does better on employment & economy, though Gambia leads in unemployment rate. 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 Iran performs better than Gambia across all family life metrics. Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank Monthly averages — select a city to compare. Avg. annual high / low Avg. annual high / low Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iran 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. Iran passport holder visiting Gambia Gambia passport holder visiting Iran Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements. With 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Gambia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Iran and Gambia. Iran performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics. Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Iran leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Gambia, compared to 15.1 in Iran. Gambia scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74). The average high temperature in Banjul is 90°F, compared to 72°F in Tehran. Banjul receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Tehran gets 9.1 in. The official language in Gambia is English. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi). Get free moving quotes to Gambia
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What's the Climate Like?
Months Tehran Banjul Jan–Mar 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) Jul–Sep 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) View all months
Month Tehran Banjul Jan 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) Feb 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) Mar 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) Apr 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) May 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) Jun 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) Jul 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) Aug 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) Sep 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) Oct 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) Dec 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) Visitor Visa Requirements
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