Moving to Democratic Republic of the Congo from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bangladesh to Democratic Republic of the Congo — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bangladesh to Democratic Republic of the Congo, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bangladesh to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
CD
16.3

Democratic Republic of the Congo performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
CD
$58
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
CD
1.9

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BD
66.0
CD
72.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
CD
0.1t

Bangladesh generally does better on environment, though Democratic Republic of the Congo 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

BD
7.1
CD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
CD
0.2%

Bangladesh generally does better on infrastructure, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BD
5.1%
CD
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
CD
$1,500

Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BD
74.7 yrs
CD
61.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
CD
60.9

Bangladesh generally does better on family life, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bangladesh and Democratic Republic of the Congo. To live, work, or study long-term in Democratic Republic of the Congo, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Democratic Republic of the Congo's immigration authority.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bangladesh passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa on Arrival
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Bangladesh.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Democratic Republic of the Congo has 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Democratic Republic of the Congo safe for expats?

Democratic Republic of the Congo performs significantly better than Bangladesh across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Democratic Republic of the Congo, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Democratic Republic of the Congo scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

What language do they speak in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The official languages in Democratic Republic of the Congo are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD CD
Population 165,650,475 108,407,721
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Congolese Franc (CDF)
Languages Bengali French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +243
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 999