Moving to Senegal from Equatorial Guinea

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Equatorial Guinea to Senegal? 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 Senegal compared to Equatorial Guinea.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GQ
11.7
SN
20.8

Equatorial Guinea performs better than Senegal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GQ
$609
SN
$206
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GQ
1.4
SN
1.3

Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GQ
59.0
SN
65.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GQ
2.6t
SN
0.8t

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on environment, though Senegal 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
SN
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GQ
0.2%
SN
16.3%

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on infrastructure, though Senegal 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%
SN
2.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GQ
$16,900
SN
$4,400

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on employment & economy, though Senegal leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GQ
63.7 yrs
SN
70.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GQ
78.3
SN
32.4

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

Equatorial Guinea passport

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Senegal

Visa on Arrival
Equatorial Guinea passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Senegal.
Senegal passport

Senegal passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Senegal 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 Senegal?

Connectivity is usually fine (Senegal: 1.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Senegal offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Senegal safe for expats?

Equatorial Guinea performs better than Senegal across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Senegal compared to Equatorial Guinea?

Senegal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Senegal, compared to 1.4 in Equatorial Guinea. Senegal scores 50 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Equatorial Guinea: 46).

What language do they speak in Senegal?

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

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At a Glance

GQ SN
Population 1,679,172 17,923,036
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages French, Portuguese, Spanish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +240 +221
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 17