Moving to Pakistan from Equatorial Guinea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Equatorial Guinea to Pakistan, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Urdu. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GQ
11.7
PK
11.9

Equatorial Guinea performs better than Pakistan across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GQ
$609
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GQ
1.4
PK
10.8

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan 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
PK
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GQ
2.6t
PK
0.8t

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on environment, though Pakistan 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

GQ
0.1
PK
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GQ
0.2%
PK
162.1%

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on infrastructure, though Pakistan leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GQ
8.7%
PK
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GQ
$16,900
PK
$5,600

Pakistan generally does better on employment & economy, though Equatorial Guinea 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
PK
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GQ
78.3
PK
54.0

Pakistan generally does better on family life, though Equatorial Guinea leads in literacy rate.

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

Equatorial Guinea passport

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

Pakistan passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Pakistan 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 Pakistan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Pakistan: 1.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Pakistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Pakistan safe for expats?

Equatorial Guinea performs better than Pakistan across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Equatorial Guinea?

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 1.4 in Equatorial Guinea. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Equatorial Guinea: 46).

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Equatorial Guinea, the official languages are French, Portuguese and Spanish.

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At a Glance

GQ PK
Population 1,679,172 242,923,845
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Languages French, Portuguese, Spanish English, Urdu
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +240 +92
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15