Moving to Gambia from Venezuela

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Venezuela 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 Venezuela.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

VE
13.2
GM
22.0

Venezuela 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

VE
$186
GM
$94
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

VE
16.6
GM
1.0

Venezuela 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

VE
32.0
GM
90.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

VE
3.4t
GM
0.2t

Venezuela 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

VE
9.6
GM
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

VE
7.5%
GM
2.2%

Venezuela 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

VE
5.5%
GM
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

VE
$7,704
GM
$2,900

Venezuela 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

VE
73.3 yrs
GM
67.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

VE
17.7
GM
37.2

Venezuela generally does better on family life, though Gambia leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Caracas Banjul
Jan–Mar 87°/58°F (31°/14°C) 91°/65°F (33°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/64°F (31°/18°C) 89°/70°F (32°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/62°F (30°/17°C) 89°/74°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 92°/71°F (33°/22°C)
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Month Caracas Banjul
Jan 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C) 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C)
Feb 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C) 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C)
Mar 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C)
Apr 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C) 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C) 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C)
Jun 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C) 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C)
Jul 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C) 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C)
Aug 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C) 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C)
Sep 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C) 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C)
Oct 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C) 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C)
Nov 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C) 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C)
Dec 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.7°C)

Data: Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH), Department of Water Resources Department of Water Resources

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Venezuela 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.

Venezuela passport

Venezuela passport holder visiting Gambia

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

Gambia passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

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?

Venezuela performs better than Gambia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Venezuela?

Venezuela 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 16.6 in Venezuela. Gambia scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Venezuela: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Banjul is 90°F, compared to 86°F in Caracas. Banjul receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Caracas gets 35.9 in.

What language do they speak in Gambia?

The official language in Gambia is English. In Venezuela, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

VE GM
Population 29,789,730 2,413,403
Currency Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF) Gambian Dalasi (GMD)
Languages Spanish English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +58 +220
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171