Moving to Gabon from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bangladesh 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

BD
18.6
GA
12.5

Gabon performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
GA
4.8

Bangladesh performs better than Gabon across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BD
66.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
GA
2.0t

Bangladesh generally does better on environment, though Gabon leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BD
7.1
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
GA
0.5%

Gabon generally does better on infrastructure, though Bangladesh leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
GA
$19,800

Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BD
74.7 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
GA
28.6

Gabon generally does better on family life, though Bangladesh leads in life expectancy.

Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Libreville
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Dhaka Libreville
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data:

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa Free
Gabon passport holders can enter Bangladesh without a visa.

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 Bangladesh and Gabon.

Is Gabon safe for expats?

Gabon performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh performs better than Gabon across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD GA
Population 165,650,475 2,340,613
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Bengali French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999