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Living in Equatorial Guinea: the ultimate expat guide

Living in Equatorial Guinea: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Equatorial Guinea.

The Republic of Equatorial Guinea is a West African country, the only one on the continent having Spanish as its official language. Expatriates mastering this language, as well as French would thus find it easy to adapt to their new environment.

Equatorial Guinea is the third largest oil producer in the region. The sector is the one attracting most expatriates looking for job opportunities.

Key figures

Population1.7 million
Expats100,000-150,000
Top nationalitiesCameroonian, Nigerian, Gabonese, Chinese, French
LanguagesSpanish, French, Portuguese, Fang, Bube
Monthly cost of living
1 person$1,800
Family of 4$4,500