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
Population
37Β 274
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
Costs
Housing cost
6/10
Food cost
7/10
Business friendliness
4/10
Safety
6/10
Banjul is broadly manageable, but market theft, corruption, road hazards, demonstrations, and weak ferry and emergency safety reduce predictability.
Natural disaster resilience
2/10
Low-lying Banjul has severe coastal and estuarine flood exposure, compounded by erosion, storm surge, sea-level rise, extreme rain, and saltwater intrusion.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
5/10
Internet speed
4/10
Internet stability
4/10
Electricity stability
5/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π¬π§British
- πΊπΈAmericans
- π©πͺGermans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Good transport links
- +Airport access
- +Strong civic amenities
Cons
- βLess authentic atmosphere
- βSmaller expat scene
- βLess peaceful lifestyle