Moving to Gabon from Austria

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Austria to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 58°F in Vienna, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gabon compared to Austria.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AT
4.6
GA
12.5

Austria performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AT
$8,250
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
GA
4.8

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AT
17.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
GA
2.0t

Austria 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

AT
29.6
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AT
8.7%
GA
0.5%

Austria 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

AT
5.2%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
GA
$19,800

Austria generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AT
82.3 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
3.2
GA
28.6

Austria performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vienna Rain: 24.4 in/yr (620 mm)
58° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vienna Libreville
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/0°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/50°F (20°/10°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 75°/58°F (24°/14°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/37°F (9°/3°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Vienna Libreville
Jan 37°/28°F (2.9°/-2.0°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 41°/30°F (5.1°/-0.9°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.3°/2.4°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 59°/42°F (15.2°/5.8°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 74°/56°F (23.4°/13.5°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 78°/60°F (25.6°/15.4°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.3°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 69°/53°F (20.3°/11.7°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 58°/45°F (14.2°/7.0°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 46°/36°F (7.5°/2.4°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 39°/31°F (4.0°/-0.5°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: GeoSphere Austria GeoSphere Austria

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria 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.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Austria

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

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?

Austria performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Austria?

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 58°F in Vienna. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Vienna gets 24.4 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT GA
Population 8,913,088 2,340,613
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages German French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112