# Libreville vs Envigado

Detailed side-by-side comparison of living costs, infrastructure, safety, and nomad lifestyle.

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## 🏆 Who Wins?

💰
Best Budget
Envigado

🌐
Fastest Internet
Envigado

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Best Vibe
Envigado

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Safest City
Envigado

🌿
Cleanest Air
Libreville

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Most Walkable
Envigado

🏆 Overall Winner: Envigado

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[Libreville](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/gabon/libreville.md)

[Gabon](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/gabon.md)

[Envigado](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/colombia/envigado.md)

[Colombia](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/colombia.md)

💰 Monthly Budget & Costs

Total Est. Budget
$1350
$885

1-Bed Center Rent
$900
$450

Coworking Desk
$180
$120

Local Meal
$9
$6

Cappuccino
$3.5
$2.1

Gym Membership
$60
$35

Transport Budget
$50
$35

💻 Workspace & Infrastructure

Internet Speed
25 Mbps
50 Mbps

Nomad Vibe
4/10
7/10

🌿 Quality of Life & Culture

Safety Index
45/100
75/100

Healthcare Quality
Average
Good

English Proficiency
Basic
Average

Climate Type
Tropical monsoon
Tropical monsoon

Best Time to Visit
Jun - Sep
Dec - Mar

## [Libreville](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/gabon/libreville.md)

### 👍 Pros

✅ Rich biodiversity and nearby national parks
* ✅ Stable internet in well-served areas
* ✅ Close to beautiful beaches and nature
* ✅ Peaceful residential vibe
* ✅ French colonial architecture and culture
* ✅ Lower cost for local produce and street food

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ High cost of living overall
* ❌ Limited English speakers outside business circles
* ❌ Poor public transportation system
* ❌ Crime in certain neighborhoods
* ❌ Extreme humidity and heat year-round
* ❌ Scarce digital nomad community

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ Tourist visa (30-90 days)
* ▪ e-Visa
* ▪ Visa on arrival

## [Envigado](https://jobicy.com/cost-of-living/colombia/envigado.md)

### 👍 Pros

* ✅ Excellent safety for a Colombian city
* ✅ Close to Medellín but quieter and greener
* ✅ Affordable cost of living with good amenities
* ✅ Strong expat community with frequent meetups
* ✅ Reliable high-speed internet in most areas
* ✅ Beautiful parks and outdoor activities nearby

### 👎 Cons

* ❌ Limited nightlife compared to Medellín's El Poblado
* ❌ Public transport less extensive than central Medellín
* ❌ Spanish is essential for daily interactions
* ❌ Occasional heavy traffic on main roads
* ❌ Rising rents due to popularity among nomads
* ❌ Humid rainy season can be prolonged

### 🛂 Nomad Visas

* ▪ Digital Nomad Visa
* ▪ Tourist Visa (90 days)
* ▪ Extension to 180 days