Moving to Gambia from Lithuania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lithuania to Gambia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Banjul averages 90°F vs 51°F in Vilnius, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gambia compared to Lithuania.

Is it safe?

Feel safe walking at night United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

of residents who feel safe walking alone at night

LT
64%
GM
59%
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LT
6.3
GM
22.0

Lithuania performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

LT
$4,127
GM
$94
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LT
51.3
GM
1.0

Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LT
39.0
GM
90.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LT
4.5t
GM
0.2t

Lithuania 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

LT
29.4
GM
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LT
1.8%
GM
2.2%

Lithuania performs better than Gambia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LT
7.0%
GM
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LT
$46,200
GM
$2,900

Lithuania 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

LT
75.8 yrs
GM
67.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LT
3.6
GM
37.2

Lithuania 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.

Vilnius Rain: 27.0 in/yr (685 mm)
51° / 37°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vilnius Banjul
Jan–Mar 33°/22°F (0°/-5°C) 91°/65°F (33°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/52°F (21°/11°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 40°/31°F (4°/-1°C) 92°/71°F (33°/22°C)
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Month Vilnius Banjul
Jan 29°/20°F (-1.6°/-6.4°C) 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C)
Feb 30°/20°F (-0.9°/-6.5°C) 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C)
Mar 39°/26°F (4.0°/-3.1°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C)
Apr 54°/36°F (12.2°/2.3°C) 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C)
Jun 70°/51°F (21.0°/10.8°C) 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.1°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C)
Aug 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.3°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C)
Sep 62°/47°F (16.8°/8.1°C) 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C)
Oct 51°/39°F (10.4°/3.8°C) 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C)
Nov 38°/31°F (3.5°/-0.8°C) 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C)
Dec 31°/23°F (-0.6°/-5.0°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C)

Data: Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service Lithuanian Hydrometeorological Service, Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lithuania 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.

Lithuania passport

Lithuania passport holder visiting Gambia

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

Gambia passport holder visiting Lithuania

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

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?

Lithuania performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics. About 59% of people in Gambia feel safe walking alone at night.

How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Lithuania?

Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lithuania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Gambia, compared to 51.3 in Lithuania. Gambia scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lithuania: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Banjul is 90°F, compared to 51°F in Vilnius. Banjul receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Vilnius gets 27.0 in.

What language do they speak in Gambia?

The official language in Gambia is English. In Lithuania, the official language is Lithuanian.

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At a Glance

LT GM
Population 2,683,546 2,413,403
Currency Euro (€) Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Languages Lithuanian English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +370 +220
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112