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About Bakau

Bakau, Gambia 🇬🇲 offers a laid-back coastal vibe near Banjul, with beaches, markets, and a slower pace that can suit digital nomads seeking affordability and local culture. 🌴 Wi‑Fi and coworking options are limited compared with bigger hubs, so it’s best for remote workers who value calm surroundings over a polished tech scene. 🌊💻

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 0 mm Feb: 0 mm Mar: 0 mm Apr: 0 mm May: 3 mm Jun: 20 mm Jul: 152 mm Aug: 249 mm Sep: 256 mm Oct: 51 mm Nov: 5 mm Dec: 2 mm Jan: 31°C / 21°C Feb: 31°C / 21°C Mar: 29°C / 21°C Apr: 30°C / 22°C May: 29°C / 23°C Jun: 29°C / 25°C Jul: 29°C / 26°C Aug: 29°C / 25°C Sep: 29°C / 25°C Oct: 31°C / 26°C Nov: 32°C / 25°C Dec: 31°C / 22°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.8
Internet Speed 4.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.6
Safety 7.1
Weather 6.5
Accommodation Cost 7.7
Female Friendly 6.4
Racial Tolerance 7.1
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Bakau
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $53.92 per month
Coworking Space $40.44 per month
Coffee $0.67 per cup
Beer $0.81 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.62 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $16.18 per month
Mobile Plan $5.39 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $40.44 per month

Other cities in Gambia

Other cities in Gambia
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Kotu $1,701 5.3 Compare
2 Kololi $667 5.3 Compare
3 Fajara $1,496 5.1 Compare
4 Serekunda $627 5.0 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Serekunda GM Gambia $627 5.0 Compare
2 Serrekunda GM Gambia $1,014 4.9 Compare
3 Fajara GM Gambia $1,496 5.1 Compare
4 Kotu GM Gambia $1,701 5.3 Compare

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