Moving to Hungary from Gabon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gabon to Hungary, and you’d need to navigate life in Hungarian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Budapest averages 60°F vs 83°F in Libreville, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Gabon to Hungary.

Moved in 2020
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people moved from Gabon to Hungary · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Hungary?

Top countries of origin for Hungary's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Hungary compared to Gabon.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GA
12.5
HU
7.4

Hungary 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
HU
$2,875
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GA
4.8
HU
33.0

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary 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

GA
53.0
HU
42.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
HU
4.5t

Gabon generally does better on environment, though Hungary leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GA
3.4
HU
35.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GA
0.5%
HU
8.1%

Hungary generally does better on infrastructure, though Gabon leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
20.4%
HU
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
HU
$40,600

Hungary 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
HU
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
HU
4.6

Hungary 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

Budapest Rain: 21.0 in/yr (534 mm)
60° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Budapest
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 43°/31°F (6°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 71°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 49°/37°F (9°/3°C)
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Month Libreville Budapest
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 37°/27°F (2.6°/-3.0°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 41°/29°F (5.1°/-1.8°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.0°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.8°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 72°/53°F (22.4°/11.5°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.4°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 82°/62°F (27.9°/16.4°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 81°/61°F (27.4°/16.0°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.8°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 61°/45°F (16.1°/7.0°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 47°/36°F (8.5°/2.3°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.7°C)

Data: Hungarian Meteorological Service Hungarian Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Hungary

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

Hungary passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Hungary 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 Hungary?

Connectivity is usually fine (Hungary: 35.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Hungary offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Hungary safe for expats?

Hungary performs significantly better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Hungary compared to Gabon?

Gabon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 33.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Hungary, compared to 4.8 in Gabon. Hungary scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Gabon: 49).

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

The average high temperature in Budapest is 60°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Budapest receives around 21.0 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Hungary?

The official language in Hungary is Hungarian. In Gabon, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

GA HU
Population 2,340,613 9,699,577
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Hungarian Forint (HUF)
Languages French Hungarian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +241 +36
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112