Moving to Equatorial Guinea from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Pakistan 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 Pakistan 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

PK
11.9
GQ
11.7

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PK
$152
GQ
$609
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
GQ
1.4

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PK
105.0
GQ
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
GQ
2.6t

Pakistan generally does better on environment, though Equatorial Guinea leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PK
1.3
GQ
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
162.1%
GQ
0.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PK
5.5%
GQ
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
GQ
$16,900

Pakistan 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

PK
69.7 yrs
GQ
63.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
GQ
78.3

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

Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

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

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

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 Pakistan and Equatorial Guinea.

Is Equatorial Guinea safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Equatorial Guinea compared to Pakistan?

Pakistan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in health coverage index. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Equatorial Guinea, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Equatorial Guinea scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

What language do they speak in Equatorial Guinea?

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

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At a Glance

PK GQ
Population 242,923,845 1,679,172
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English, Urdu French, Portuguese, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +92 +240
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15