Moving to Democratic Republic of the Congo from Central African Republic

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Central African Republic to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Living there in 2020
323,269 ↑ 28% vs 2015

people born in Central African Republic live in Democratic Republic of the Congo · UN DESA

Who's moving to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Top countries of origin for Democratic Republic of the Congo's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Central African Republic.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CF
25.9
CD
16.3

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CF
$137
CD
$58
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CF
0.2
CD
1.9

Democratic Republic of the Congo performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CF
98.0
CD
72.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CF
0.1t
CD
0.1t

Central African Republic generally does better on environment, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CF
0.0
CD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CF
0.3%
CD
0.2%

Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on infrastructure, though Central African Republic leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CF
6.3%
CD
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CF
$1,000
CD
$1,500

Democratic Republic of the Congo performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CF
55.5 yrs
CD
61.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CF
83.0
CD
60.9

Democratic Republic of the Congo performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Central African Republic 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.

Central African Republic passport

Central African Republic passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Central African Republic 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 Central African Republic

Visa Free
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holders can enter Central African Republic without a visa.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Democratic Republic of the Congo: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Democratic Republic of the Congo offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Democratic Republic of the Congo safe for expats?

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

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Democratic Republic of the Congo, compared to 0.2 in Central African Republic. Democratic Republic of the Congo scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Central African Republic: 32).

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 Central African Republic, the official languages are French and Sango.

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At a Glance

CF CD
Population 5,454,533 108,407,721
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Congolese Franc (CDF)
Languages French, Sango French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +236 +243
Time zones 1 2