Moving to Equatorial Guinea from Western Sahara

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Western Sahara to Equatorial Guinea.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Equatorial Guinea compared to Western Sahara.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EH
$2,500
GQ
$16,900

Equatorial Guinea performs significantly better than Western Sahara across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

EH
64.5 yrs
GQ
63.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EH
47.9
GQ
78.3

Western Sahara performs better than Equatorial Guinea across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Equatorial Guinea?

From major Equatorial Guinea cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Western Sahara and Equatorial Guinea are what actually decide it long-term.

What language do they speak in Equatorial Guinea?

The official languages in Equatorial Guinea are French, Portuguese and Spanish. In Western Sahara, the official languages are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.

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At a Glance

EH GQ
Population 652,271 1,679,172
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish French, Portuguese, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +2 +240
Time zones 1 1