Moving to Saudi Arabia from Equatorial Guinea

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Equatorial Guinea and Saudi Arabia 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
SA
18.5

Equatorial Guinea performs better than Saudi Arabia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GQ
$609
SA
$3,475
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GQ
1.4
SA
30.8

Saudi Arabia 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
SA
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GQ
2.6t
SA
18.5t

Equatorial Guinea performs better than Saudi Arabia 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
SA
37.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GQ
0.2%
SA
974.2%

Saudi Arabia 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%
SA
4.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GQ
$16,900
SA
$49,600

Saudi Arabia 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
SA
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GQ
78.3
SA
12.3

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

Equatorial Guinea passport

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia

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

Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?

With 37.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia.

Is Saudi Arabia safe for expats?

Equatorial Guinea performs better than Saudi Arabia across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Saudi Arabia compared to Equatorial Guinea?

Saudi Arabia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 30.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Saudi Arabia, compared to 1.4 in Equatorial Guinea. Saudi Arabia scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Equatorial Guinea: 46).

What language do they speak in Saudi Arabia?

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

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At a Glance

GQ SA
Population 1,679,172 35,354,380
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Languages French, Portuguese, Spanish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +240 +966
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911