Moving to Gabon from Kenya
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Kenya to Gabon — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Kenya to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Libreville averages 83°F vs 74°F in Nairobi, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Kenya and Gabon stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Gabon performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Kenya performs better than Gabon across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Gabon performs significantly better than Kenya across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Kenya generally does better on employment & economy, though Gabon leads in gdp per capita.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Kenya generally does better on family life, though Gabon leads in life expectancy.
Data: Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Nairobi | Libreville |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) | 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) |
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| Month | Nairobi | Libreville |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) | 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) |
| Feb | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) | 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) |
| Mar | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) | 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) |
| Apr | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) | 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) |
| May | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) | 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) |
| Jun | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) |
| Jul | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) | 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) |
| Aug | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) | 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) | 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) |
| Oct | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) | 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) |
| Nov | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) | 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) |
| Dec | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) |
Kenya Meteorological DepartmentVisitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya and Gabon. To live, work, or study long-term in Gabon, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Gabon's immigration authority.
Kenya passport holder visiting Gabon
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Gabon passport holder visiting Kenya
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Gabon?
With 3.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Gabon can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Kenya and Gabon.
Is Gabon safe for expats?
Gabon performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Kenya?
Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 1.0 in Kenya. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).
What's the weather like in Gabon compared to Kenya?
The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 74°F in Nairobi. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Nairobi gets 40.3 in.
What language do they speak in Gabon?
The official language in Gabon is French. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.
