Moving to Gambia from Paraguay
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Paraguay to Gambia — from daily expenses to quality of life.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Paraguay and Gambia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
Paraguay generally does better on safety, though Gambia leads in feel safe walking at night.
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
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Paraguay 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
share of households with internet
Paraguay performs better than Gambia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Paraguay 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
Paraguay 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 | Asuncion | Banjul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) | 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) | 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) |
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| Month | Asuncion | Banjul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) | 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) |
| Feb | 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) | 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) |
| Mar | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) |
| Apr | 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) | 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) |
| May | 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) |
| Jun | 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) | 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) |
| Jul | 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) | 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) |
| Aug | 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) |
| Sep | 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) |
| Oct | 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) | 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) |
| Nov | 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) | 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) |
| Dec | 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) |
Data:
Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH),
Department of Water Resources
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Paraguay 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.
Paraguay passport holder visiting Gambia
Visa Required
Gambia passport holder visiting Paraguay
Visa RequiredData: 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 Paraguay and Gambia.
Is Gambia safe for expats?
Paraguay generally does better on safety, though Gambia leads in feel safe walking at night. About 59% of people in Gambia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Paraguay?
Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Paraguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Gambia, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Gambia scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).
What's the weather like in Gambia compared to Paraguay?
The average high temperature in Banjul is 90°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Banjul receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.
What language do they speak in Gambia?
The official language in Gambia is English. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.
