Moving to Equatorial Guinea from Iceland

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Iceland to Equatorial Guinea? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Iceland to Equatorial Guinea, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Portuguese and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Equatorial Guinea compared to Iceland.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IS
2.4
GQ
11.7

Iceland performs better than Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IS
$6,927
GQ
$609
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IS
45.2
GQ
1.4

Iceland 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

IS
8.0
GQ
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IS
8.5t
GQ
2.6t

Iceland generally does better on environment, though Equatorial Guinea 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

IS
38.2
GQ
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IS
0.4%
GQ
0.2%

Iceland generally does better on infrastructure, though Equatorial Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IS
3.6%
GQ
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IS
$66,500
GQ
$16,900

Iceland generally does better on employment & economy, though Equatorial Guinea leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IS
83.6 yrs
GQ
63.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IS
1.6
GQ
78.3

Iceland performs better than Equatorial Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: Directorate of Internal Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iceland 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.

Iceland passport

Iceland passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

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

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Iceland

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

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?

Iceland performs better than Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Equatorial Guinea compared to Iceland?

Iceland 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 45.2 in Iceland. Equatorial Guinea scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iceland: 89).

What language do they speak in Equatorial Guinea?

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

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At a Glance

IS GQ
Population 357,603 1,679,172
Currency Icelandic Króna (ISK) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Icelandic French, Portuguese, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +354 +240
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112