Moving to Republic of the Congo from Chad

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Chad to Republic of the Congo.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
10,494 ↓ 1% vs 2015

people born in Chad 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 Chad.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
CG
8.4

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TD
$130
CG
$209
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
CG
1.7

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Republic of the Congo leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TD
95.0
CG
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
CG
1.3t

Chad 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

TD
0.0
CG
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
CG
0.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TD
1.1%
CG
20.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
CG
$6,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TD
59.1 yrs
CG
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
CG
47.9

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chad 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.

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

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

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Free
Republic of the Congo passport holders can enter Chad 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 Chad across all safety metrics.

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

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Republic of the Congo leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Republic of the Congo, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Republic of the Congo scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

What language do they speak in Republic of the Congo?

The official languages in Republic of the Congo are French, Kikongo and Lingala. In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

TD CG
Population 17,963,211 5,546,307
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Arabic, French French, Kikongo, Lingala
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +235 +242
Time zones 1 1