Moving to Equatorial Guinea from Sri Lanka

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Sri Lanka to Equatorial Guinea? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Sri Lanka 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

The numbers behind daily life in Equatorial Guinea compared to Sri Lanka.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LK
11.5
GQ
11.7

Sri Lanka performs better than Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LK
$507
GQ
$609
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LK
11.9
GQ
1.4

Sri Lanka generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LK
37.0
GQ
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LK
1.1t
GQ
2.6t

Sri Lanka 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

LK
10.1
GQ
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LK
90.8%
GQ
0.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LK
6.4%
GQ
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LK
$13,000
GQ
$16,900

Sri Lanka 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

LK
77.5 yrs
GQ
63.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LK
8.2
GQ
78.3

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

Data: Sri Lanka Inland Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sri Lanka 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.

Sri Lanka passport

Sri Lanka passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

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

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Sri Lanka

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Equatorial Guinea passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Sri Lanka.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Equatorial Guinea: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Equatorial Guinea offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Equatorial Guinea safe for expats?

Sri Lanka performs better than Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Equatorial Guinea compared to Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in suicide rate. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Equatorial Guinea, compared to 11.9 in Sri Lanka. Equatorial Guinea scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sri Lanka: 67).

What language do they speak in Equatorial Guinea?

The official languages in Equatorial Guinea are French, Portuguese and Spanish. In Sri Lanka, the official languages are Sinhala and Tamil.

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At a Glance

LK GQ
Population 23,187,516 1,679,172
Currency Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Sinhala, Tamil French, Portuguese, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +94 +240
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 119