Moving to Oman from Equatorial Guinea

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Equatorial Guinea to Oman? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Oman compared to Equatorial Guinea.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GQ
11.7
OM
11.0

Oman 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
OM
$1,444
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GQ
1.4
OM
20.6

Oman 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
OM
104.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GQ
2.6t
OM
18.7t

Equatorial Guinea performs better than Oman 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

GQ
0.1
OM
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GQ
0.2%
OM
116.7%

Oman 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%
OM
1.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GQ
$16,900
OM
$40,000

Oman performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GQ
63.7 yrs
OM
76.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GQ
78.3
OM
14.4

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

Equatorial Guinea passport

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Oman

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

Oman passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Oman 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 Oman?

Connectivity is usually fine (Oman: 10.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Oman offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Oman safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Oman compared to Equatorial Guinea?

Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 1.4 in Equatorial Guinea. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Equatorial Guinea: 46).

What language do they speak in Oman?

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

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At a Glance

GQ OM
Population 1,679,172 3,764,348
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Omani Rial (OMR)
Languages French, Portuguese, Spanish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +240 +968
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999