Moving to Equatorial Guinea from Ireland

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Ireland to Equatorial Guinea — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Ireland to Equatorial Guinea, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Portuguese and Spanish. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Ireland and Equatorial Guinea stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IE
2.8
GQ
11.7

Ireland 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

IE
$8,772
GQ
$609
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IE
40.6
GQ
1.4

Ireland 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

IE
13.0
GQ
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IE
6.0t
GQ
2.6t

Ireland 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

IE
32.1
GQ
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IE
22.2%
GQ
0.2%

Ireland 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

IE
4.3%
GQ
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IE
$115,600
GQ
$16,900

Ireland 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

IE
81.7 yrs
GQ
63.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IE
3.5
GQ
78.3

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

Data: The Office of the Revenue Commissioners, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland 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.

Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

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

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Ireland

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

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?

With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Equatorial Guinea can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Ireland and Equatorial Guinea.

Is Equatorial Guinea safe for expats?

Ireland performs better than Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Equatorial Guinea compared to Ireland?

Ireland 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 40.6 in Ireland. Equatorial Guinea scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ireland: 83).

What language do they speak in Equatorial Guinea?

The official languages in Equatorial Guinea are French, Portuguese and Spanish. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.

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At a Glance

IE GQ
Population 5,275,004 1,679,172
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English, Irish French, Portuguese, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +353 +240
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112