Moving to Gabon from Bahrain

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bahrain to Gabon — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bahrain and Gabon stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
8.1
GA
12.5

Bahrain 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

BH
$2,555
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BH
8.4
GA
4.8

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain 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

BH
68.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BH
23.9t
GA
2.0t

Gabon performs significantly better than Bahrain across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BH
18.7
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BH
133.7%
GA
0.5%

Bahrain 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

BH
1.2%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BH
$57,600
GA
$19,800

Bahrain 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

BH
79.9 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BH
10.2
GA
28.6

Bahrain generally does better on family life, though Gabon leads in education spending.

Data: Ministry of Finance - Kingdom of Bahrain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Manama Rain: 2.8 in/yr (71 mm)
86° / 73°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manama Libreville
Jan–Mar 71°/60°F (22°/16°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 92°/78°F (33°/25°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 99°/86°F (37°/30°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/70°F (28°/21°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Manama Libreville
Jan 68°/57°F (20.0°/14.1°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 70°/59°F (21.2°/14.9°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 76°/64°F (24.7°/17.8°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 85°/71°F (29.2°/21.5°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 93°/79°F (34.1°/26.0°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 98°/84°F (36.4°/28.8°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 100°/87°F (37.9°/30.4°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 100°/87°F (38.0°/30.5°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 98°/83°F (36.5°/28.6°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 92°/78°F (33.1°/25.5°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 82°/70°F (27.8°/21.2°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 72°/61°F (22.3°/16.2°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: Bahrain Meteorological Services Bahrain Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain 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.

Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Bahrain

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

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?

With 3.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Gabon can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bahrain and Gabon.

Is Gabon safe for expats?

Bahrain performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Bahrain?

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 8.4 in Bahrain. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 86°F in Manama. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Manama gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Bahrain, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

BH GA
Population 1,540,558 2,340,613
Currency Bahraini Dinar (BHD) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +973 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999