Moving to Gambia from Virginia
What to Expect
Considering a move from Virginia to Gambia? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Virginia to Gambia. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Banjul averages 90°F vs 70°F in Richmond, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Gambia compared to Virginia.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Gambia performs significantly better than Virginia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Virginia performs better than Gambia across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Virginia performs better than Gambia across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Virginia 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Richmond | Banjul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 53°/32°F (12°/0°C) | 91°/65°F (33°/19°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/55°F (26°/13°C) | 89°/70°F (32°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/65°F (30°/19°C) | 89°/74°F (32°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 61°/39°F (16°/4°C) | 92°/71°F (33°/22°C) |
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| Month | Richmond | Banjul |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°/28°F (8.6°/-2.1°C) | 90°/64°F (32.4°/17.9°C) |
| Feb | 51°/31°F (10.7°/-0.8°C) | 92°/65°F (33.2°/18.3°C) |
| Mar | 60°/37°F (15.6°/2.8°C) | 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.6°C) |
| Apr | 70°/46°F (21.3°/7.8°C) | 89°/68°F (31.8°/19.9°C) |
| May | 78°/55°F (25.5°/12.8°C) | 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.0°C) |
| Jun | 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.1°C) | 90°/72°F (32.4°/22.4°C) |
| Jul | 90°/69°F (32.1°/20.5°C) | 89°/74°F (31.8°/23.2°C) |
| Aug | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.7°C) | 89°/74°F (31.6°/23.4°C) |
| Sep | 81°/60°F (27.3°/15.6°C) | 90°/74°F (32.1°/23.2°C) |
| Oct | 71°/48°F (21.7°/9.1°C) | 92°/75°F (33.5°/23.9°C) |
| Nov | 61°/39°F (16.3°/4.1°C) | 93°/71°F (34.0°/21.6°C) |
| Dec | 51°/31°F (10.4°/-0.3°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?
From major Gambia cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Virginia and Gambia are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Gambia compared to Virginia?
Gambia performs significantly better than Virginia across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Gambia compared to Virginia?
The average high temperature in Banjul is 90°F, compared to 70°F in Richmond. Banjul receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while Richmond gets 43.6 in.
What language do they speak in Gambia?
Both Virginia and Gambia share the same official language: English.
