Moving to Gabon from Singapore

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Singapore to Gabon, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Gabon compared to Singapore.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SG
1.9
GA
12.5

Singapore performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SG
$6,551
GA
$673
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SG
26.0
GA
4.8

Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon 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

SG
23.0
GA
53.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SG
9.8t
GA
2.0t

Singapore generally does better on environment, though Gabon 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

SG
37.7
GA
3.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SG
83.1%
GA
0.5%

Singapore generally does better on infrastructure, though Gabon leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SG
3.5%
GA
20.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SG
$127,500
GA
$19,800

Singapore performs better than Gabon across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SG
86.3 yrs
GA
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SG
1.6
GA
28.6

Singapore generally does better on family life, though Gabon leads in education spending.

Data: Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Singapore Rain: 83.2 in/yr (2113 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Libreville Rain: 111.9 in/yr (2842 mm)
83° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Singapore Libreville
Jan–Mar 89°/76°F (31°/25°C) 86°/75°F (30°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 90°/78°F (32°/26°C) 84°/74°F (29°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/78°F (31°/25°C) 81°/72°F (27°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/76°F (31°/25°C) 83°/74°F (28°/23°C)
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Month Singapore Libreville
Jan 87°/76°F (30.6°/24.3°C) 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C)
Feb 89°/76°F (31.5°/24.6°C) 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.2°/24.9°C) 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C)
Apr 90°/78°F (32.4°/25.3°C) 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C)
May 90°/78°F (32.3°/25.7°C) 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C)
Jun 89°/78°F (31.9°/25.7°C) 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C)
Jul 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.4°C) 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C)
Aug 89°/78°F (31.4°/25.3°C) 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C)
Sep 89°/77°F (31.6°/25.2°C) 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C)
Oct 89°/77°F (31.8°/25.0°C) 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C)
Nov 88°/76°F (31.2°/24.6°C) 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)

Data: Meteorological Service Singapore Meteorological Service Singapore

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore 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.

Singapore passport

Singapore passport holder visiting Gabon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Singapore passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Gabon.
Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Singapore

Visa Free
Gabon passport holders can enter Singapore without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Gabon?

Connectivity is usually fine (Gabon: 3.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Gabon offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Gabon safe for expats?

Singapore performs better than Gabon across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Gabon compared to Singapore?

Singapore generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Gabon leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Gabon, compared to 26.0 in Singapore. Gabon scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).

What's the weather like in Gabon compared to Singapore?

The average high temperature in Libreville is 83°F, compared to 89°F in Singapore. Libreville receives around 111.9 in of rainfall per year, while Singapore gets 83.2 in.

What language do they speak in Gabon?

The official language in Gabon is French. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.

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At a Glance

SG GA
Population 5,921,231 2,340,613
Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +65 +241
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999