Moving to Gambia from United States
What to Expect
Considering a move from United States to Gambia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from United States to Gambia. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Banjul averages 90°F vs 66°F in Washington, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Gambia compared to United States.
Is it safe?
of residents who feel safe walking alone at night
per 100,000 people per year
United States performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics.
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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
United States generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gambia leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
United States 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
United States generally does better on infrastructure, though Gambia leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
United States 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
United States 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 | Washington | Banjul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 48°/28°F (9°/-2°C) | 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 85°/62°F (29°/17°C) | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 57°/35°F (14°/2°C) | 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) |
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| Month | Washington | Banjul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°/24°F (5.8°/-4.5°C) | 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) |
| Feb | 46°/26°F (8.0°/-3.3°C) | 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) |
| Mar | 56°/33°F (13.1°/0.5°C) | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) |
| Apr | 67°/42°F (19.3°/5.6°C) | 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) |
| May | 75°/51°F (23.9°/10.7°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) |
| Jun | 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.1°C) | 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) |
| Jul | 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.6°C) | 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) |
| Aug | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.9°C) | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) |
| Sep | 79°/56°F (26.3°/13.5°C) | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) |
| Oct | 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.6°C) | 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) |
| Nov | 58°/35°F (14.2°/1.8°C) | 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) |
| Dec | 46°/27°F (7.8°/-2.7°C) | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
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 holder visiting Gambia
Visa on Arrival
Gambia passport holder visiting United States
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?
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?
United States performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics. About 59% of people in Gambia feel safe walking alone at night.
How is healthcare in Gambia compared to United States?
United States 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 36.1 in United States. Gambia scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United States: 86).
What's the weather like in Gambia compared to United States?
The average high temperature in Banjul is 90°F, compared to 66°F in Washington. Banjul receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Washington gets 41.5 in.
What language do they speak in Gambia?
Both United States and Gambia share the same official language: English.
