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Bakau vs Serekunda

GM Gambia GM Gambia

Bakau, Gambia compared with Serekunda, Gambia: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Country Gambia Gambia
Nomad score 5.1 / 10 5.0 / 10
Cost of living $971 / mo $627 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 31° / 28°C 31° / 28°C
Air quality (AQI) 48 Good 61 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Average high 30°C 30.1°C
Average low 23.5°C 23.5°C
Precipitation 61 mm / mo 61 mm / mo
Sunshine 306 h / mo 306 h / mo
Humidity 66% 66%
Rain days 6.6 / mo 6.6 / mo
Wind speed 19.2 km/h 19.2 km/h

GM Bakau · average high by month

GM Serekunda · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
US AQI 48 61
PM2.5 16.5 µg/m³ 15.8 µg/m³
PM10 27.5 µg/m³ 44.4 µg/m³
Ozone 99 µg/m³ 71 µg/m³
UV index 0.3 7.7

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 1.9 2.4
Local Payment Services 3.6 4.0
Startup Scene 2.1 2.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Air Conditioning 5.5 4.9
Green Spaces 5.9 4.1
Natural Disaster Risk 6.8 6.7
Noise Pollution 5.3 4.5
Seasonal Variety 4.2 2.8
Weather 6.5 5.8

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Mobile Network Coverage 6.6 6.2
Power Grid Reliability 4.6 4.2
Public WiFi Availability 3.1 3.3
VPN Reliability 6.7 6.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Accommodation Cost 7.7 8.3
Cost of Living 7.8 8.1
Currency Stability 4.4 3.7
Entertainment Cost 7.0 7.0
Food & Groceries 7.5 8.3
Gym Membership Cost 6.8 6.2
Transportation Cost 7.8 8.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Culture 6.5 6.8
Indoors Fun 3.0 3.5
Language Learning Opportunities 4.7 4.3
Local Experiences & Tours 7.3 7.1
Nightlife 3.9 5.1
Outdoors & Nature 8.8 7.2

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.5 1.5
Nomad Friendly 3.8 3.4
Online Community Presence 1.7 1.6

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Cafes with WiFi 3.0 3.7
Coworking Spaces Availability 1.8 2.1
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 1.5 2.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.6 2.0
Internet Speed 4.1 4.7
Local SIM Card Availability 5.7 6.7

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Fitness Facilities 4.0 3.6
Food Scene 6.1 5.3
Healthy Food Options 5.2 4.4
Yoga Studios 3.4 2.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Healthcare 3.9 3.7
Healthcare Affordability 7.1 7.1
Healthcare Quality 3.5 3.2

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 1.3 0.6
Ease of Business Registration 2.7 3.1
Ease of Opening Bank Account 2.9 3.5
Freedom of Speech 5.2 5.0
Political Stability 5.6 5.5
Tax Friendliness 5.2 5.9
Visa Ease 5.8 5.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Air Quality 5.7 5.0
Cleanliness 5.1 4.7
Environmental Quality 6.7 5.1
Family Friendly 6.0 5.7
Language Barrier 7.1 7.5
Work-Life Balance 7.1 6.4

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Female Friendly 6.4 5.1
Racial Tolerance 7.1 7.0
Safety 7.1 6.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Airport Connectivity 5.0 5.5
Cycling 3.3 2.4
Intercity Travel Options 4.0 4.2
Public Transit 3.1 3.4
Ride-sharing Services 1.6 1.8
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 3.2 2.2
Walkability 5.3 3.5

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Coworking Quality 2.0 2.1
Freelance Ecosystem 2.7 2.5
Networking Opportunities 2.8 2.4
Remote Job Opportunities 2.5 2.1
Time Zone Favorability 7.2 7.7

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Jeans $20 per pair $20 per pair
Summer Dress $13 per dress $16 per dress
Running Shoes $40 per pair $54 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Dining Out $27 per month $20 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Cinema Ticket $4.04 per ticket $4.04 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Coffee $0.67 per cup $0.81 per cup
Beer $0.81 per pint $1.01 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $1.62 per meal $2.02 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $20 per meal $20 per meal
Fast Food Combo $3.37 per meal $3.37 per meal
Apples $2.02 per kg $2.43 per kg
Bread $0.34 per loaf $0.40 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.40 per bottle $0.40 per bottle
Milk $1.08 per liter $1.08 per liter
Rice $0.81 per kg $1.35 per kg
Chicken Fillets $4.72 per kg $5.39 per kg
Beef $6.07 per kg $8.09 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $6.74 per bottle $6.74 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Groceries $108 per month $40 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Health Insurance $47 per month $0.00 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Doctor Visit (GP) $11 per visit $11 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $3.37 per purchase $2.70 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Housing $108 per month $47 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $54 per month $162 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $337 per month $337 per month
Coworking Space $40 per month $54 per month
Coliving Space $243 per month $202 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Internet & Mobile $13 per month $6.74 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Leisure Activities $13 per month $6.74 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Haircut $2.02 per visit $4.04 per visit
Laundry $2.70 per kg $2.70 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Mobile Plan $5.39 per month $4.04 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $40 per month $34 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $1.35 one-time $4.04 one-time
Gym Membership $20 per month $20 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $6.74 per hour $11 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Transportation $27 per month $13 per month
Taxi Start $1.35 per trip $0.67 per trip
Taxi per km $0.40 per km $0.20 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $16 per month $13 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $2.70 per trip $2.70 per trip
Gasoline $0.88 per liter $0.94 per liter
Scooter Rental $5.39 per month $6.74 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Utilities $27 per month $11 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

Visa & Legal Fees
GM Bakau GM Serekunda
Visa & Legal Fees $6.74 per month $0.00 per month