Moving to Gabon from Cyprus

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cyprus to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Cyprus 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

CY
3.9
GA
12.5

Cyprus 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

CY
$4,538
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CY
35.5
GA
4.8

Cyprus 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

CY
16.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CY
5.4t
GA
2.0t

Cyprus 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

CY
38.6
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CY
32.1%
GA
0.5%

Cyprus 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

CY
6.0%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CY
$50,600
GA
$19,800

Cyprus 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

CY
79.7 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CY
8.4
GA
28.6

Cyprus performs better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

Data: Inland Revenue Department of the Republic of Cyprus, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nicosia Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
80° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nicosia Libreville
Jan–Mar 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/60°F (29°/15°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/71°F (36°/22°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Nicosia Libreville
Jan 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cyprus 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.

Cyprus passport

Cyprus passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Cyprus

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

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 Cyprus and Gabon.

Is Gabon safe for expats?

Cyprus performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Cyprus?

Cyprus 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 35.5 in Cyprus. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cyprus: 81).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 80°F in Nicosia. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Nicosia gets 13.5 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Cyprus, the official languages are Greek and Turkish.

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At a Glance

CY GA
Population 1,295,102 2,340,613
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Greek, Turkish French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +357 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112