Moving to Gambia from Palau

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gambia compared to Palau.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
22.2
GM
22.0

Gambia performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PW
$1,857
GM
$94
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PW
17.8
GM
1.0

Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PW
82.8t
GM
0.2t

Gambia performs significantly better than Palau across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PW
6.9
GM
0.2

Palau 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

PW
1.7%
GM
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$15,800
GM
$2,900

Palau 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

PW
74.6 yrs
GM
67.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
11.3
GM
37.2

Palau performs better than Gambia across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Palau 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.

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Gambia

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

Gambia passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Gambia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Palau.

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?

Gambia performs significantly better than Palau across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Palau?

Palau 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 17.8 in Palau. Gambia scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).

What language do they speak in Gambia?

The official language in Gambia is English. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.

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At a Glance

PW GM
Population 21,695 2,413,403
Currency United States Dollar ($) Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Languages English, Palauan English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +680 +220
Time zones 1 1