Moving to Hong Kong from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gabon to Hong Kong, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese and English. 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 Hong Kong compared to Gabon.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
HK
4.6t

Gabon performs better than Hong Kong 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
HK
39.8
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2022

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

GA
1,065 kWh
HK
6,375 kWh

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Gabon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
20.4%
HK
3.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
HK
$64,400

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Gabon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
69.7 yrs
HK
83.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
HK
2.5

Hong Kong performs significantly better than Gabon across all family life metrics.

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

Hong Kong Rain: 95.7 in/yr (2431 mm)
79° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Hong Kong
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 68°/61°F (20°/16°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 83°/75°F (28°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 88°/80°F (31°/27°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 76°/68°F (24°/20°C)
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Month Libreville Hong Kong
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 67°/60°F (19.4°/15.3°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 71°/64°F (21.9°/17.6°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 78°/70°F (25.6°/21.1°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 84°/76°F (28.8°/24.5°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 87°/80°F (30.7°/26.5°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.9°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 88°/80°F (31.3°/26.7°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 87°/79°F (30.5°/26.1°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 83°/75°F (28.1°/23.9°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 76°/69°F (24.5°/20.3°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 69°/61°F (20.4°/16.2°C)

Data: Hong Kong Observatory Hong Kong Observatory

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Hong Kong

Visa Free
Gabon passport holders can enter Hong Kong without a visa.
Hong Kong passport

Hong Kong passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong?

Connectivity is usually fine (Hong Kong: 39.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Hong Kong offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

What's the weather like in Hong Kong compared to Gabon?

The average high temperature in Hong Kong is 79°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Hong Kong receives around 95.7 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Hong Kong?

The official languages in Hong Kong are Chinese and English. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA HK
Population 2,340,613 7,276,588
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Hong Kong Dollar (HK$)
Languages French Chinese, English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +241 +852
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999