Gambia

Banjul

#3 Top 5 cities

Banjul matters administratively, but for everyday expat life it is usually less natural than the wider coastal belt.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 28°C aΕΎ 33°C

Night: 20°C aΕΎ 26°C

Climate

Hot coastal tropical climate with limited temperature variation through the year.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 6/10
Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 7/10
Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 4/10
Electricity stability 5/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Good transport links
  • +Airport access
  • +Strong civic amenities

Cons

  • βˆ’Less authentic atmosphere
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Less peaceful lifestyle