Moving to Equatorial Guinea from Guatemala

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What to Expect

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GT
12.6
GQ
11.7

Equatorial Guinea performs significantly better than Guatemala across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GT
$935
GQ
$609
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GT
12.8
GQ
1.4

Guatemala 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

GT
40.0
GQ
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GT
1.1t
GQ
2.6t

Guatemala performs better than Equatorial Guinea 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

GT
3.7
GQ
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GT
5.7%
GQ
0.2%

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on infrastructure, though Guatemala leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GT
2.7%
GQ
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GT
$12,700
GQ
$16,900

Guatemala generally does better on employment & economy, though Equatorial Guinea leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GT
72.9 yrs
GQ
63.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GT
26.2
GQ
78.3

Guatemala generally does better on family life, though Equatorial Guinea leads in literacy rate.

Data: Superintendence of the Tax Administration, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Guatemala passport

Guatemala passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Guatemala passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Equatorial Guinea.
Equatorial Guinea passport

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Guatemala

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Equatorial Guinea?

Connectivity is usually fine (Equatorial Guinea: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Equatorial Guinea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Equatorial Guinea safe for expats?

Equatorial Guinea performs significantly better than Guatemala across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Equatorial Guinea compared to Guatemala?

Guatemala generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Equatorial Guinea, compared to 12.8 in Guatemala. Equatorial Guinea scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guatemala: 59).

What language do they speak in Equatorial Guinea?

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

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At a Glance

GT GQ
Population 17,703,190 1,679,172
Currency Guatemalan Quetzal (GTQ) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Spanish French, Portuguese, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +502 +240
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110