Makild nomad city guide

Serekunda, Gambia

Compare Serekunda, Gambia for nomads: rent, monthly living cost, internet, safety, visa practicality, seasons and scenic places.

Central squares
Monthly estimateINR 65,150
Studio rentINR 12,800-INR 24,800
Internet47 Mbps
Safety48/100
Air qualityHeavy pollution risk (40)
PowerBackup advised (45)
CoworkingSparse work scene (34)
Best seasonDec-Mar
Minimum stay1-3 months

Nomad fit in Serekunda

Serekunda is listed in Makild's nomad travel table for people comparing rental cost, internet practicality, visa planning, safety, local transport and seasonal comfort before choosing a medium-stay destination.

The central rental areas tracked for this guide are Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas. A typical studio or compact 1BHK range is 35-55 sqm, with deposit expectations around 1 month and common lease flexibility of 1-3 months.

Scenic places and lifestyle

Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips

A practical city base for comparing daily services, walkable neighborhoods, nearby leisure options, and regional side trips before committing to a longer stay.

The best timing is usually Dec-Mar. Watch out for peak rain/heat season varies locally when planning longer stays.

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Remote-work lifestyle

These Makild planning scores summarize day-to-day livability for remote work in Serekunda. They are comparison estimates, so verify critical items like healthcare, power backup, water, and safety before booking.

Cleanliness
Challenging (34)
Crime rate
Elevated (54)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (40)
Power reliability
Backup advised (45)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (55)
Coworking / cafe work
Sparse work scene (34)
Healthcare access
Limited access (35)
English usability
Translation helpful (46)
Walkability / transit
Vehicle useful (55)
Airport access
Good airport access (74)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (57)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash-heavy (34)
Food delivery / convenience
Low app coverage (38)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (30)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (76)
Tap water / water quality
Bottled safer (44)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (45)

Cost breakdown

Rent range
INR 12,800-INR 24,800 / month
Food estimate/person
INR 18,750 / month
Utilities + WiFi
INR 5,650 / month
Cab estimate
INR 160 per 5 km
Flight from Mumbai
INR 76,500 roundtrip estimate, 11-17h one stop

Common food prices

These are planning estimates for everyday grocery and casual meal costs in Serekunda, derived from the city food baseline. Check local grocery apps and markets before booking a longer stay.

Eggs
INR 140 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 350 / kg
Rice
INR 75 / kg
Milk
INR 90 / litre
Local lunch
INR 200 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 100 / cup

Country context

Country
Gambia
Airport code
BJL
GDP per person estimate
$9,000
City conservatism estimate
59/100

All table data for Serekunda

Cost and housing

Monthly estimate/person
INR 65,150
Studio/1BHK rent range
INR 12,800-INR 24,800 / month
Average rent
INR 18,800
Rent per sq ft/month
INR 39 / sq ft
Apartment size
35-55 sqm
Average apartment size
45 sqm / 484 sq ft
Deposit
1 month
Minimum contract
1-3 months
Areas to start with
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas

Food and daily life

Food/month expected/person
INR 18,750
Common food basket
Eggs INR 140, chicken INR 350/kg, rice INR 75/kg, milk INR 90/L
Eggs
INR 140 / 12 eggs
Chicken breast
INR 350 / kg
Rice
INR 75 / kg
Milk
INR 90 / litre
Local lunch
INR 200 / meal
Cafe coffee
INR 100 / cup
Cab estimate
INR 160 per 5 km
Utilities
INR 4,400 / month
Home Wi-Fi
INR 1,250 / month
Internet speed
47 Mbps

Travel and seasons

Airport code
BJL
Flight from Mumbai
INR 76,500 roundtrip estimate, 11-17h one stop
Flight duration estimate
~14h one-way
Airport distance
11.5 km from city coordinate
Best season
Dec-Mar
Avoid / bad season
Peak rain/heat season varies locally
Scenic places
Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips
Scenic description
A practical city base for comparing daily services, walkable neighborhoods, nearby leisure options, and regional side trips before committing to a longer stay.

Lifestyle and scoring

Decision score inputs
INR 65,150/month, 47 Mbps, 48/100 safety
General safety estimate
48/100
Women safety estimate
57/100
City conservatism estimate
59/100
Beach access
No
Development estimate
Basic infrastructure (41)
Cleanliness
Challenging (34)
Crime rate
Elevated (54)
Air quality
Heavy pollution risk (40)
Power reliability
Backup advised (45)
Mobile data / eSIM
Patchy / slower (55)
Coworking / cafe work
Sparse work scene (34)
Healthcare access
Limited access (35)
English usability
Translation helpful (46)
Walkability / transit
Vehicle useful (55)
Airport access
Good airport access (74)
Accommodation availability
Some monthly options (57)
Payment/card friendliness
Cash-heavy (34)
Food delivery / convenience
Low app coverage (38)
Social / nomad community
Sparse community (30)
Noise comfort
Moderate noise (76)
Tap water / water quality
Bottled safer (44)
Political/civil stability
Disruption risk (45)
City population
340,000
City coordinates
13.43833, -16.67806

Country and source context

Country
Gambia
Country code
GM
Country cities tracked
6
Country GDP
$80B
GDP per person estimate
$9,000
Country conservatism estimate
59/100 city signal
Women per 100 men
Estimate pending
GeoNames ID
2411989
Search phrase
Serekunda Gambia Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips
Data quality
generated-population-airport
Sources
https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv

Complete destination record

City
Serekunda
Country Code
GM
Country
Gambia
Iata
BJL
Rent Low
12800
Rent High
24800
Internet
47
Food Daily
1250
Cab5km
160
Utilities
4400
Wifi
1250
Flight Inr
76500
Flight Time
11-17h one stop
Area
Central districts, transit-linked neighborhoods, university areas
Size
35-55 sqm
Deposit
1 month
Minimum
1-3 months
Best Season
Dec-Mar
Avoid Season
Peak rain/heat season varies locally
Safety
48
City Conservative
59
Country Gdp Pc
9000
Country Gdp B
80
Title Name
Serekunda, Gambia
Scenic
Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips
Scenic Description
A practical city base for comparing daily services, walkable neighborhoods, nearby leisure options, and regional side trips before committing to a longer stay.
Latitude
13.43833
Longitude
-16.67806
Population
340000
Timezone
Africa/Banjul
Geo Name Id
2411989
Airport Distance Km
11.5
Data Quality
generated-population-airport
Sources
https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/cities5000.zip | https://download.geonames.org/export/dump/countryInfo.txt | https://davidmegginson.github.io/ourairports-data/airports.csv
Average Rent
18800
Average Sqm
45
Monthly Estimate
65150
Search Phrase
Serekunda Gambia Central squares, local markets, parks, cultural districts, weekend nature trips

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