Moving to Gambia from Kenya
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Kenya to Gambia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Kenya to Gambia. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Banjul averages 90°F vs 74°F in Nairobi, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Kenya and Gambia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Gambia performs significantly better than Kenya 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Kenya generally does better on environment, though Gambia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Kenya generally does better on infrastructure, though Gambia 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
Kenya performs better than Gambia across all employment & economy metrics.
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
Kenya 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Nairobi | Banjul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) | 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) |
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| Month | Nairobi | Banjul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) | 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) |
| Feb | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) | 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) |
| Mar | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) |
| Apr | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) | 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) |
| May | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) |
| Jun | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) |
| Jul | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) | 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) |
| Aug | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) |
| Sep | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) |
| Oct | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) | 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) |
| Nov | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) | 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) |
| Dec | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) |
Data:
Kenya Meteorological Department,
Department of Water Resources
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya 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.
Kenya passport holder visiting Gambia
Visa Free
Gambia passport holder visiting Kenya
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 Gambia?
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 Kenya and Gambia.
Is Gambia safe for expats?
Gambia performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Kenya?
Kenya 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 1.0 in Kenya. Gambia scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).
What's the weather like in Gambia compared to Kenya?
The average high temperature in Banjul is 90°F, compared to 74°F in Nairobi. Banjul receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Nairobi gets 40.3 in.
What language do they speak in Gambia?
The official language in Gambia is English. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.
