Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Equatorial Guinea

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Equatorial Guinea to Bosnia and Herzegovina — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Equatorial Guinea to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Equatorial Guinea and Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

GQ
11.7
BA
13.7

Equatorial Guinea performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GQ
$609
BA
$1,989
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GQ
1.4
BA
23.2

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

GQ
59.0
BA
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GQ
2.6t
BA
6.4t

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on environment, though Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

GQ
0.1
BA
27.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GQ
0.2%
BA
2.0%

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on infrastructure, though Equatorial Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GQ
8.7%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GQ
$16,900
BA
$19,900

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Equatorial Guinea leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GQ
63.7 yrs
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GQ
78.3
BA
5.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Equatorial Guinea and Bosnia and Herzegovina. To live, work, or study long-term in Bosnia and Herzegovina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bosnia and Herzegovina's immigration authority.

Equatorial Guinea passport

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Equatorial Guinea passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Equatorial Guinea.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bosnia and Herzegovina?

With 27.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bosnia and Herzegovina can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Equatorial Guinea and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?

Equatorial Guinea performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Equatorial Guinea?

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 1.4 in Equatorial Guinea. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Equatorial Guinea: 46).

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Equatorial Guinea, the official languages are French, Portuguese and Spanish.

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At a Glance

GQ BA
Population 1,679,172 3,816,459
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages French, Portuguese, Spanish Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +240 +387
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112