You said that you have 3.000 pension per month. You did not specify whether that is US $, Euro or Indian Rupees. That makes some difference. As for the cost of living in Gambia you can live very well with Euro 3.000 or US $ 3.000. Some items are nearly as expensive as in Europe such as petrol and milk, other things are very cheap such as a nice compound. I have been living now for 6 years in Gambia and I do not like it anymore. I want to sell my compound and move to Uganda. I have a phantastic compound of 3.500 m2 for only Euro 60.000 including a house, two guesthouses, two sheds, a complete water and electricity infrastructure, two Lister diesel generators etc. etc. If you want more info contact me at jwpoelen@gmail.com.