Moving to Republic of the Congo from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Republic of the Congo — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Republic of the Congo, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Kikongo and Lingala.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republic of the Congo 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

BA
13.7
CG
8.4

Republic of the Congo performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BA
$1,989
CG
$209
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BA
23.2
CG
1.7

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though 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

BA
55.0
CG
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BA
6.4t
CG
1.3t

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on environment, though 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

BA
27.1
CG
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BA
2.0%
CG
0.0%

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on infrastructure, though 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

BA
10.4%
CG
20.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BA
$19,900
CG
$6,200

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Republic of the Congo across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BA
78.0 yrs
CG
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BA
5.2
CG
47.9

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa Required
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders need a visa to enter Republic of the Congo.
Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Republic of the Congo passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Republic of the Congo?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Republic of the Congo can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Republic of the Congo.

Is Republic of the Congo safe for expats?

Republic of the Congo performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Republic of the Congo compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Republic of the Congo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Republic of the Congo, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Republic of the Congo scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).

What language do they speak in Republic of the Congo?

The official languages in Republic of the Congo are French, Kikongo and Lingala. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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At a Glance

BA CG
Population 3,816,459 5,546,307
Currency Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian French, Kikongo, Lingala
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +387 +242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112