Moving to Greece from Equatorial Guinea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Equatorial Guinea to Greece, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Equatorial Guinea to Greece, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
7 ↑ 600% vs 2010

people born in Equatorial Guinea live in Greece · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greece?

Top countries of origin for Greece's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Equatorial Guinea and Greece 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
GR
7.3

Greece performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GQ
$609
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GQ
1.4
GR
63.7

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea 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

GQ
59.0
GR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GQ
2.6t
GR
5.0t

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on environment, though Greece 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
GR
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GQ
0.2%
GR
20.7%

Greece 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%
GR
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GQ
$16,900
GR
$36,300

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GQ
63.7 yrs
GR
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GQ
78.3
GR
3.5

Greece 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 Greece. To live, work, or study long-term in Greece, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Greece's immigration authority.

Equatorial Guinea passport

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Greece

Visa Required
Equatorial Guinea passport holders need a visa to enter Greece.
Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Greece 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 Greece?

With 43.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Greece 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 Greece.

Is Greece safe for expats?

Greece performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Greece compared to Equatorial Guinea?

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 63.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 1.4 in Equatorial Guinea. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Equatorial Guinea: 46).

What language do they speak in Greece?

The official language in Greece is Greek. In Equatorial Guinea, the official languages are French, Portuguese and Spanish.

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At a Glance

GQ GR
Population 1,679,172 10,533,871
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Euro (€)
Languages French, Portuguese, Spanish Greek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +240 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112