Moving to Gabon from Egypt

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Egypt to Gabon — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Egypt to Gabon.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

EG
9.4
GA
12.5

Egypt 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

EG
$905
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

EG
6.8
GA
4.8

Egypt 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

EG
105.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

EG
2.5t
GA
2.0t

Gabon performs significantly better than Egypt 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

EG
10.8
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

EG
141.2%
GA
0.5%

Egypt 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

EG
7.3%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EG
$17,000
GA
$19,800

Egypt 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

EG
74.5 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EG
17.7
GA
28.6

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

Data: Egyptian Tax Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Cairo Rain: 1.0 in/yr (25 mm)
82° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Cairo Libreville
Jan–Mar 70°/51°F (21°/11°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/65°F (32°/18°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 77°/59°F (25°/15°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Cairo Libreville
Jan 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Egypt 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.

Egypt passport

Egypt passport holder visiting Gabon

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

Gabon passport holder visiting Egypt

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Gabon has 3.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Gabon safe for expats?

Egypt performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Egypt?

Egypt 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 6.8 in Egypt. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Egypt: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 82°F in Cairo. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Cairo gets 1.0 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

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

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At a Glance

EG GA
Population 107,770,524 2,340,613
Currency Egyptian Pound (EGP) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +20 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 122