Living in Banjul
Gambia · tropical
Banjul is a small town of roughly 31,000 people right by the sea in Gambia. The climate is tropical. It keeps a balanced mix of locals and visitors with average safety for the region. A typical month of living costs around $1,000. Healthcare is reasonable, and the internet is generally reliable. People come here for swimming, live music, quiet days.
Banjul at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Banjul
- Making a budget stretch further
- Anyone into swimming
- Anyone into live music
All parameters
💉 Childhood vaccines: Recommended, never required
No national law requires a child to be vaccinated here. The schedule is an offer, not a duty.
If you skip them: Nothing. No national law requires it.
Exemptions: Not needed: there is no mandate to be exempt from.
Source: Georgetown AMP EID, survey of national legislation, 2024
📈 Popularity & prices: Growing
Accommodation prices have moved about +25% in the last 5 years.
Estimates, for orientation only.
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What to know before moving to Banjul
- • You will likely need a car to get around.
⚠️ The downsides of living in Banjul
- •Yellow fever risk, vaccination is required or recommended.
- •Malaria is present, mostly in rural areas and the wet season.
- •Tap water isn't reliably drinkable, budget for filtered or bottled.
- •The nearest international airport is far; travel days run long.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
Where is Banjul?
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Banjul, Gambia?
A typical month in Banjul costs around $1,000, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Banjul, Gambia safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Banjul at 3 out of 5, which is reasonable.
What is the internet like in Banjul?
Internet in Banjul is rated 3 out of 5 for remote work, which is reasonable. Starlink is not available in this country.
What is the weather like in Banjul?
Banjul has a tropical climate. It is on the coast.
Is healthcare good in Banjul?
Healthcare in Banjul is rated 3 out of 5 overall, which is reasonable. Public healthcare is 3/5 and private healthcare 2/5.
How easy is it to move to Gambia?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Gambia at 4 out of 5, which is good. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
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