Moving to Equatorial Guinea from Thailand

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Thailand 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 Thailand 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

TH
25.4
GQ
11.7

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TH
$1,067
GQ
$609
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TH
9.3
GQ
1.4

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Thailand leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TH
29.0
GQ
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TH
4.0t
GQ
2.6t

Thailand generally does better on environment, though Equatorial Guinea 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

TH
17.5
GQ
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TH
23.0%
GQ
0.2%

Thailand generally does better on infrastructure, though Equatorial Guinea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TH
0.9%
GQ
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TH
$21,100
GQ
$16,900

Thailand performs better than Equatorial Guinea across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TH
77.7 yrs
GQ
63.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TH
6.5
GQ
78.3

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

Data: The Revenue Department, Government of Thailand, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Thailand 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.

Thailand passport

Thailand passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

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

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Thailand

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

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 Thailand and Equatorial Guinea.

Is Equatorial Guinea safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Equatorial Guinea compared to Thailand?

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Thailand leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Equatorial Guinea, compared to 9.3 in Thailand. Equatorial Guinea scores 46 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Thailand: 82).

What language do they speak in Equatorial Guinea?

The official languages in Equatorial Guinea are French, Portuguese and Spanish. In Thailand, the official language is Thai.

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At a Glance

TH GQ
Population 69,648,117 1,679,172
Currency Thai Baht (THB) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Thai French, Portuguese, Spanish
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +66 +240
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191