Moving to Gabon from Argentina

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Argentina to Gabon? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Argentina to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 73°F in Buenos Aires, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gabon compared to Argentina.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AR
8.8
GA
12.5

Argentina performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AR
$3,089
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AR
40.8
GA
4.8

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AR
29.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AR
4.0t
GA
2.0t

Argentina generally does better on environment, though Gabon leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AR
24.6
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AR
10.5%
GA
0.5%

Argentina generally does better on infrastructure, though Gabon leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
6.2%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$26,500
GA
$19,800

Argentina performs better than Gabon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AR
78.3 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
9.3
GA
28.6

Argentina performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Administration of Public Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Libreville Rain: 111.9 in/yr (2842 mm)
83° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Buenos Aires Libreville
Jan–Mar 83°/66°F (29°/19°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/52°F (19°/11°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 64°/48°F (17°/9°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Buenos Aires Libreville
Jan 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina and Gabon. To live, work, or study long-term in Gabon, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Gabon's immigration authority.

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Argentina passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Gabon.
Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Required
Gabon passport holders need a visa to enter Argentina.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Gabon?

Connectivity is usually fine (Gabon: 3.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Gabon offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Gabon safe for expats?

Argentina performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Argentina?

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 40.8 in Argentina. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).

What's the weather like in Gabon compared to Argentina?

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 73°F in Buenos Aires. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Buenos Aires gets 48.7 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR GA
Population 46,245,668 2,340,613
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +54 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911