Moving to Gambia from Utah

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Utah to Gambia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Utah to Gambia. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Banjul averages 90°F vs 64°F in Salt Lake City, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Utah and Gambia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

UT
32.3%
GM
10.3%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

UT
92.9%
GM
33.0%

Utah 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

UT
3.5%
GM
6.5%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

UT
$66,207
GM
$2,900

Utah 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

UT
78.6 yrs
GM
67.6 yrs

Utah 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.

Salt Lake City Rain: 16.1 in/yr (409 mm)
64° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Salt Lake City Banjul
Jan–Mar 45°/27°F (7°/-3°C) 91°/65°F (33°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) 89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/60°F (31°/16°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/32°F (10°/0°C) 92°/71°F (33°/22°C)
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Month Salt Lake City Banjul
Jan 37°/22°F (3.0°/-5.8°C) 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C)
Feb 43°/25°F (6.2°/-3.8°C) 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C)
Mar 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C)
Apr 62°/40°F (16.4°/4.2°C) 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C)
May 72°/48°F (22.2°/8.8°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C)
Jun 83°/56°F (28.3°/13.6°C) 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C)
Jul 93°/65°F (33.7°/18.2°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C)
Aug 90°/63°F (32.5°/17.4°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C)
Sep 79°/53°F (26.2°/11.7°C) 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C)
Oct 65°/41°F (18.2°/5.2°C) 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C)
Nov 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.8°C) 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C)
Dec 38°/23°F (3.3°/-5.2°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?

Working remotely from Gambia's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Utah and Gambia.

How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Utah?

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

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

The average high temperature in Banjul is 90°F, compared to 64°F in Salt Lake City. Banjul receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Salt Lake City gets 16.1 in.

What language do they speak in Gambia?

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

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At a Glance

GM
Population 2,763,885 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