Moving to Equatorial Guinea from Marshall Islands

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Marshall Islands 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

MH
11.9
GQ
11.7

Equatorial Guinea performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MH
$874
GQ
$609
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MH
4.6
GQ
1.4

Marshall Islands generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MH
0.0t
GQ
2.6t

Marshall Islands 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

MH
2.3
GQ
0.1

Marshall Islands performs better than Equatorial Guinea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MH
36.0%
GQ
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MH
$6,800
GQ
$16,900

Equatorial Guinea performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MH
74.7 yrs
GQ
63.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MH
21.7
GQ
78.3

Marshall Islands performs better than Equatorial Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Marshall Islands 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.

Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

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

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

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

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 Marshall Islands and Equatorial Guinea.

Is Equatorial Guinea safe for expats?

Equatorial Guinea performs significantly better than Marshall Islands across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Equatorial Guinea compared to Marshall Islands?

Marshall Islands 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 4.6 in Marshall Islands. Equatorial Guinea scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Marshall Islands: 59).

What language do they speak in Equatorial Guinea?

The official languages in Equatorial Guinea are French, Portuguese and Spanish. In Marshall Islands, the official languages are English and Marshallese.

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At a Glance

MH GQ
Population 79,906 1,679,172
Currency United States Dollar ($) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English, Marshallese French, Portuguese, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +692 +240
Time zones 1 1