Moving to Republic of the Congo from Central African Republic

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Central African Republic to Republic of the Congo.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
32,481 ↓ 1% vs 2015

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

Who's moving to Republic of the Congo?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in 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
CG
8.4

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

affects wait times and access to care

CF
0.2
CG
1.7

Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic 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

CF
98.0
CG
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CF
0.1t
CG
1.3t

Central African Republic generally does better on environment, though 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
CG
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CF
0.3%
CG
0.0%

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

CF
$1,000
CG
$6,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CF
55.5 yrs
CG
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CF
83.0
CG
47.9

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 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.

Central African Republic passport

Central African Republic passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

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

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Central African Republic

Visa Free
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 Republic of the Congo?

Connectivity is usually fine (Republic of the Congo: 0.0 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?

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

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

Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Republic of the Congo, compared to 0.2 in Central African Republic. Republic of the Congo scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Central African Republic: 32).

What language do they speak in Republic of the Congo?

The official languages in Republic of the Congo are French, Kikongo and Lingala. In Central African Republic, the official languages are French and Sango.

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At a Glance

CF CG
Population 5,454,533 5,546,307
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages French, Sango French, Kikongo, Lingala
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +236 +242
Time zones 1 1