Moving to Republic of the Congo from Costa Rica
What to Expect
Considering a move from Costa Rica to Republic of the Congo? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Costa Rica to Republic of the Congo, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Kikongo and Lingala.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Republic of the Congo compared to Costa Rica.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Republic of the Congo performs significantly better than Costa Rica across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Costa Rica leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Costa Rica generally does better on environment, though Republic of the Congo leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Costa Rica generally does better on infrastructure, though Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Costa Rica performs better than Republic of the Congo across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Costa Rica performs better than Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), The World Factbook (2011–2021), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Costa Rica 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.
Costa Rica passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo
Visa Required
Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Costa Rica
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Republic of the Congo performs significantly better than Costa Rica across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Republic of the Congo compared to Costa Rica?
Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Costa Rica leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Republic of the Congo, compared to 26.9 in Costa Rica. Republic of the Congo scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Costa Rica: 81).
What language do they speak in Republic of the Congo?
The official languages in Republic of the Congo are French, Kikongo and Lingala. In Costa Rica, the official language is Spanish.
