Moving to Philippines from Equatorial Guinea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Equatorial Guinea to Philippines, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Filipino.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GQ
11.7
PH
9.7

Philippines 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
PH
$560
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GQ
1.4
PH
7.9

Philippines performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GQ
59.0
PH
92.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GQ
2.6t
PH
1.5t

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on environment, though Philippines 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
PH
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GQ
0.2%
PH
27.2%

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on infrastructure, though Philippines 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%
PH
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GQ
$16,900
PH
$9,700

Philippines 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
PH
70.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GQ
78.3
PH
22.2

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

Equatorial Guinea passport

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Philippines

Visa Free
Equatorial Guinea passport holders can enter Philippines without a visa.
Philippines passport

Philippines passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Philippines 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 Philippines?

Connectivity is usually fine (Philippines: 7.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Philippines offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Philippines safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Philippines compared to Equatorial Guinea?

Philippines performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 7.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Philippines, compared to 1.4 in Equatorial Guinea. Philippines scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Equatorial Guinea: 46).

What language do they speak in Philippines?

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

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At a Glance

GQ PH
Population 1,679,172 114,597,229
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Philippine Peso (₱)
Languages French, Portuguese, Spanish English, Filipino
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +240 +63
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911