Moving to Egypt from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Egypt compared to Gabon.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
EG
9.4

Egypt performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GA
$673
EG
$905
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
EG
6.8

Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon 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

GA
53.0
EG
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
EG
2.5t

Gabon performs better than Egypt 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

GA
3.4
EG
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
EG
141.2%

Gabon generally does better on infrastructure, though Egypt leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
20.4%
EG
7.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
EG
$17,000

Egypt generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
69.7 yrs
EG
74.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
EG
17.7

Gabon generally does better on family life, though Egypt leads in life expectancy.

Data: General Direction of Taxes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Libreville Rain: 111.9 in/yr (2842 mm)
83° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Cairo Rain: 1.0 in/yr (25 mm)
82° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Cairo
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 70°/51°F (21°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 89°/65°F (32°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 94°/73°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 77°/59°F (25°/15°C)
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Month Libreville Cairo
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C)

Data: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gabon and Egypt. To live, work, or study long-term in Egypt, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Egypt's immigration authority.

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Egypt

Visa Required
Gabon passport holders need a visa to enter Egypt.
Egypt passport

Egypt passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Egypt passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Gabon.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Egypt?

Connectivity is usually fine (Egypt: 10.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Egypt offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Egypt safe for expats?

Egypt performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Egypt compared to Gabon?

Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Egypt, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Egypt scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

What's the weather like in Egypt compared to Gabon?

The average high temperature in Cairo is 82°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Cairo receives around 1.0 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Egypt?

The official language in Egypt is Arabic. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA EG
Population 2,340,613 107,770,524
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Languages French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +20
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 122