Moving to Gambia from Tennessee

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tennessee to Gambia. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Banjul averages 90°F vs 70°F in Nashville, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gambia compared to Tennessee.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

TN
37.9%
GM
10.3%

Gambia performs significantly better than Tennessee across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

TN
87.6%
GM
33.0%

Tennessee performs better than Gambia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
3.4%
GM
6.5%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$60,177
GM
$2,900

Tennessee performs better than Gambia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
73.8 yrs
GM
67.6 yrs

Tennessee performs better than Gambia across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nashville Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1200 mm)
70° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nashville Banjul
Jan–Mar 53°/33°F (12°/1°C) 91°/65°F (33°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) 89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/66°F (30°/19°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 60°/40°F (16°/4°C) 92°/71°F (33°/22°C)
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Month Nashville Banjul
Jan 47°/28°F (8.3°/-2.0°C) 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C)
Feb 52°/32°F (11.0°/-0.2°C) 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C)
Mar 61°/39°F (16.1°/3.9°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C)
Apr 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.6°C) 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C)
May 78°/57°F (25.7°/13.8°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C)
Jun 86°/65°F (30.0°/18.6°C) 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C)
Jul 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C)
Aug 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C)
Sep 82°/61°F (28.0°/15.9°C) 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C)
Oct 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.4°C) 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C)
Nov 60°/39°F (15.7°/4.1°C) 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C)
Dec 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.4°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Gambia

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

Gambia passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Gambia passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

From major Gambia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Tennessee and Gambia are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Tennessee?

Gambia performs significantly better than Tennessee across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Banjul is 90°F, compared to 70°F in Nashville. Banjul receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Nashville gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Gambia?

Both Tennessee and Gambia share the same official language: English.

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At a Glance

GM
Population 6,346,105 2,413,403
Currency United States Dollar ($) Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Languages English English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +220
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911