Moving to Gambia from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Gambia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Banjul averages 90°F vs 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
GM
22.0

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
$1,460
GM
$94
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
40.3
GM
1.0

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
68.0
GM
90.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
GM
0.2t

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
14.9
GM
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.1%
GM
2.2%

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
4.8%
GM
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
GM
$2,900

Kazakhstan performs better than Gambia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KZ
72.5 yrs
GM
67.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
19.2
GM
37.2

Kazakhstan 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.

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Banjul
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 91°/65°F (33°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 92°/71°F (33°/22°C)
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Month Astana Banjul
Jan /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Gambia

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

Gambia passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

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

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?

Kazakhstan performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan 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 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Gambia scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Banjul is 90°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Banjul receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Gambia?

The official language in Gambia is English. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ GM
Population 19,398,331 2,413,403
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Languages Kazakh, Russian English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +220
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112