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Banjul vs Bakau

GM Gambia GM Gambia

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

At a glance

At a glance
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Country Gambia Gambia
Nomad score 4.9 / 10 5.1 / 10
Cost of living $701 / mo $971 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 32° / 26°C 32° / 25°C
Air quality (AQI) 20 Good 29 Good
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Average high 30.1°C 30°C
Average low 23.6°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 Banjul · average high by month

GM Bakau · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
GM Banjul GM Bakau
US AQI 20 29
PM2.5 5.8 µg/m³ 3.1 µg/m³
PM10 7 µg/m³ 4.5 µg/m³
Ozone 7 µg/m³ 70 µg/m³
UV index 0 0.2

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.1 1.9
Local Payment Services 3.7 3.6
Startup Scene 2.3 2.1

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Air Conditioning 5.3 5.5
Green Spaces 5.2 5.9
Natural Disaster Risk 5.7 6.8
Noise Pollution 4.8 5.3
Seasonal Variety 2.9 4.2
Weather 6.3 6.5

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Mobile Network Coverage 6.0 6.6
Power Grid Reliability 3.9 4.6
Public WiFi Availability 3.0 3.1
VPN Reliability 5.9 6.7

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Accommodation Cost 7.6 7.7
Cost of Living 7.4 7.8
Currency Stability 3.8 4.4
Entertainment Cost 6.9 7.0
Food & Groceries 7.2 7.5
Gym Membership Cost 6.1 6.8
Transportation Cost 8.0 7.8

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Culture 6.7 6.5
Indoors Fun 3.5 3.0
Language Learning Opportunities 4.4 4.7
Local Experiences & Tours 7.3 7.3
Nightlife 4.0 3.9
Outdoors & Nature 7.5 8.8

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Nomad Events & Meetups 1.2 1.5
Nomad Friendly 2.8 3.8
Online Community Presence 1.5 1.7

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Cafes with WiFi 3.2 3.0
Coworking Spaces Availability 1.8 1.8
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 2.4 1.5
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.6 1.6
Internet Speed 4.1 4.1
Local SIM Card Availability 6.6 5.7

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Fitness Facilities 3.6 4.0
Food Scene 5.4 6.1
Healthy Food Options 4.4 5.2
Yoga Studios 2.1 3.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Healthcare 4.1 3.9
Healthcare Affordability 7.7 7.1
Healthcare Quality 3.6 3.5

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.6 1.3
Ease of Business Registration 3.6 2.7
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.3 2.9
Freedom of Speech 4.9 5.2
Political Stability 5.4 5.6
Tax Friendliness 5.7 5.2
Visa Ease 5.4 5.8

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Air Quality 5.8 5.7
Cleanliness 4.5 5.1
Environmental Quality 5.8 6.7
Family Friendly 5.9 6.0
Language Barrier 7.4 7.1
Work-Life Balance 6.7 7.1

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Female Friendly 5.7 6.4
Racial Tolerance 7.1 7.1
Safety 6.3 7.1

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Airport Connectivity 4.6 5.0
Cycling 3.0 3.3
Intercity Travel Options 4.0 4.0
Public Transit 3.0 3.1
Ride-sharing Services 1.9 1.6
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 2.4 3.2
Walkability 4.1 5.3

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Coworking Quality 2.4 2.0
Freelance Ecosystem 3.1 2.7
Networking Opportunities 2.8 2.8
Remote Job Opportunities 2.6 2.5
Time Zone Favorability 7.7 7.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Jeans $35 per pair $20 per pair
Summer Dress $28 per dress $13 per dress
Running Shoes $86 per pair $40 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

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

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Cinema Ticket $6.07 per ticket $4.04 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Coffee $1.55 per cup $0.67 per cup
Beer $2.56 per pint $0.81 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.04 per meal $1.62 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $35 per meal $20 per meal
Fast Food Combo $6.07 per meal $3.37 per meal
Apples $2.56 per kg $2.02 per kg
Bread $0.81 per loaf $0.34 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.61 per bottle $0.40 per bottle
Milk $1.21 per liter $1.08 per liter
Rice $1.21 per kg $0.81 per kg
Chicken Fillets $6.07 per kg $4.72 per kg
Beef $9.10 per kg $6.07 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $11 per bottle $6.74 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Groceries $108 per month $108 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Health Insurance $6.74 per month $47 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Doctor Visit (GP) $18 per visit $11 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $7.08 per purchase $3.37 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Housing $81 per month $108 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $202 per month $54 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $404 per month $337 per month
Coworking Space $81 per month $40 per month
Coliving Space $253 per month $243 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Internet & Mobile $11 per month $13 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

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

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Haircut $6.13 per visit $2.02 per visit
Laundry $1.55 per kg $2.70 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Mobile Plan $12 per month $5.39 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $35 per month $40 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $6.07 one-time $1.35 one-time
Gym Membership $20 per month $20 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $12 per hour $6.74 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Transportation $27 per month $27 per month
Taxi Start $1.55 per trip $1.35 per trip
Taxi per km $1.01 per km $0.40 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $25 per month $16 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $4.58 per trip $2.70 per trip
Gasoline $1.15 per liter $0.88 per liter
Scooter Rental $12 per month $5.39 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
GM Banjul GM Bakau
Utilities $13 per month $27 per month

Visa & Legal Fees

Local prices in US dollars

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