Banjul Scores

  • English: It will not be easy to communicate in Banjul directly with the locals – few people speak English, except for the staff of large hotels and restaurants.

  • Safety: The crime rate in Banjul is low, but this does not mean that you need to stop being vigilant at night.
  • Income: Unfortunately, the local population has very low salaries as low as $40 a month.
  • Walkability: Unfortunately, hiking through the city is not comfortable. It is much better to use motor transport to move.

  • Expenses: The average monthly expenses of the average Banjul resident is pretty low and around $850.
  • Racial tolerance: Many refugees, migrants or people with migratory backgrounds are subject to racism and discrimination.

  • Friendliness to outsiders: Unfortunately, the locals are not hospitable and unfriendly to visitors.

  • Nightlife: The nightlife is quite low. You will have to organize the evening in a different way.

  • Freedom of speech: There is no formal freedom of speech. Any negative information in the media is prohibited. Foreign radio programs are jammed.

  • Startup friendly: Unfortunately, startup score in Banjul is pretty low. Most startups struggle due to different obstacles.

  • Quality of life: The standard of living is poor. has one of the lowest living standards, according to every year surveys.

  • Education: The level of education in Banjul, unfortunately, remains at an extremely low level.

  • Entertainment: Unfortunately, Banjul does not have a lot of cafes and restaurants, places to relax and to have some entertainment.

  • LGBTQ friendly: The majority of respondents are against equal rights for gays and lesbians.

  • Fits for families: Unfortunately, Banjul does not provide the necessary infrastructure for families with children. There are no children’s entertainment centers, mini-clubs, children’s pools, etc.

  • Female friendly: Women are still not only dependent on the will of men, but also systematically continue to be subjected to humiliation and discrimination on the basis of gender.

  • Internet: Unfortunately, the terribly slow Internet in Banjul is become a serious problem when it comes to work, communication with family and friends.
  • Traffic safety: Terrible road conditions, traffic in Banjul is extremely difficult.

  • Free WiFi: Unfortunately, there are very few points that provide free Wi-Fi, and those that do have a weak Internet signal, so in many cafes wifi Internet is available only at a low speed.

  • Workspaces: Unfortunately, it is hard to find places to work from in Banjul.

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