Gambia
West Africa · Africa
Population
2.80M
GDP (Nominal)
$2.40B
Capital City
Banjul
Currency
GMD (Gambian Dalasi)
Avg Salary
$150/mo
Region
West Africa
Livability Index 2026
30/100
Cost of Living
2/100
Avg Salary
39.3/100
Safety
40/100
Healthcare
30/100
Education
36/100
Overall Livability
Institutional Summary
The Gambia is the smallest country in mainland Africa, entirely surrounded by Senegal except for its Atlantic coastline. Famously known as 'The Smiling Coast', it is a popular tourist destination that unfortunately struggles with high poverty and inflation.
Cost of Living
Monthly Rent (1BR)$150
Monthly Groceries$150
Monthly Transport$20
Utilities & Internet$70
Estimated Total Monthly
$390 /person
AI Algorithm Summary
Major Strengths
- • Extremely affordable cost of living
Algorithmic Red Flags
- • Significant safety and crime concerns (Score: 39.3)
- • High income tax burden (35%)
Economic Performance
📊 GrowingGDP Per Capita
$857
Inflation Rate
11.5%
Unemployment
6.5%
5-Year GDP Trend
Migration & Visa
Type A Residence Permit (Students/Retirees)
Type B Residence Permit (ECOWAS/Skilled Workers)
Employer Sponsored Work Permit
Visa Difficulty
5/10
PR Eligibility
Permanent residency requires extensive continuous stay and strong local ties
Employment Landscape
Avg Monthly Salary
$150
Trending
Top Performing Industries
Agriculture (Peanuts)
Tourism
Fishing
Social Indicators
Life Expectancy
63.2 Yrs
Literacy Rate
55%
Top Universities (QS Rank)
University of The Gambia (UTG)#
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