Moving to Gambia from Slovenia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Slovenia to Gambia, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Banjul averages 90°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gambia compared to Slovenia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
GM
22.0

Slovenia 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

SI
$5,425
GM
$94
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
GM
1.0

Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia 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

SI
19.0
GM
90.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
GM
0.2t

Slovenia 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

SI
31.9
GM
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
GM
2.2%

Slovenia 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

SI
3.6%
GM
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
GM
$2,900

Slovenia 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

SI
81.8 yrs
GM
67.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
GM
37.2

Slovenia 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.

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Banjul
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 91°/65°F (33°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 92°/71°F (33°/22°C)
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Month Ljubljana Banjul
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Gambia

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

Gambia passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

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?

Slovenia performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Slovenia?

Gambia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Gambia, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Gambia scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Banjul is 90°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Banjul receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Gambia?

The official language in Gambia is English. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI GM
Population 2,101,208 2,413,403
Currency Euro (€) Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Languages Slovene English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +220
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112