Moving to Gambia from Singapore

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Singapore 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 Singapore.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SG
1.9
GM
22.0

Singapore 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

SG
$6,551
GM
$94
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SG
26.0
GM
1.0

Singapore 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

SG
23.0
GM
90.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SG
9.8t
GM
0.2t

Singapore 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

SG
37.7
GM
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SG
83.1%
GM
2.2%

Singapore 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

SG
3.5%
GM
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SG
$127,500
GM
$2,900

Singapore 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

SG
86.3 yrs
GM
67.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SG
1.6
GM
37.2

Singapore 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.

Singapore Rain: 83.2 in/yr (2113 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Singapore Banjul
Jan–Mar 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) 91°/65°F (33°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) 92°/71°F (33°/22°C)
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Month Singapore Banjul
Jan 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C)
Feb 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C)
Jun 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C)
Jul 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C)
Aug 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C)
Sep 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C)
Oct 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C)
Nov 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Singapore Meteorological Service Singapore, Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore 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.

Singapore passport

Singapore passport holder visiting Gambia

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

Gambia passport holder visiting Singapore

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

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?

Singapore performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Singapore?

Singapore 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 26.0 in Singapore. Gambia scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).

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

The average high temperature in Banjul is 90°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Banjul receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.

What language do they speak in Gambia?

The official language in Gambia is English. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.

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At a Glance

SG GM
Population 5,921,231 2,413,403
Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD) Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Languages Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil English
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +65 +220
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999