Moving to Republic of the Congo from Brunei

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Brunei to Republic of the Congo? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Republic of the Congo compared to Brunei.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BN
3.6
CG
8.4

Brunei performs better than Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BN
$1,896
CG
$209
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BN
18.9
CG
1.7

Brunei 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

BN
20.0
CG
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BN
20.2t
CG
1.3t

Brunei 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 World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BN
21.2
CG
1.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BN
3.5%
CG
0.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BN
5.3%
CG
19.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BN
$32,235
CG
$2,515

Brunei performs better than Republic of the Congo across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BN
75.5 yrs
CG
66.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BN
8.6
CG
27.0

Brunei performs better than Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brunei 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.

Brunei passport

Brunei passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa Required
Brunei passport holders need a visa to enter Republic of the Congo.
Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Brunei

Visa Required
Republic of the Congo passport holders need a visa to enter Brunei.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Republic of the Congo: 1.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Republic of the Congo offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Republic of the Congo safe for expats?

Brunei performs better than Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Republic of the Congo compared to Brunei?

Brunei 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 18.9 in Brunei. Republic of the Congo scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brunei: 78).

What language do they speak in Republic of the Congo?

The official languages in Republic of the Congo are French, Kikongo and Lingala. In Brunei, the official language is Malay.

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At a Glance

BN CG
Population 466,330 6,484,437
Currency Brunei Dollar (BND) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Malay French, Kikongo, Lingala
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +673 +242
Time zones 1 1