Moving to Republic of the Congo from Croatia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Croatia to Republic of the Congo — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Croatia to Republic of the Congo, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Kikongo and Lingala.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Croatia and Republic of the Congo stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HR
8.1
CG
8.4

Croatia 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

HR
$3,229
CG
$209
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

HR
36.1
CG
1.7

Croatia 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

HR
31.0
CG
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HR
4.8t
CG
1.3t

Croatia 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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

HR
27.0
CG
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HR
1.5%
CG
0.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HR
6.1%
CG
20.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HR
$41,300
CG
$6,200

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HR
77.2 yrs
CG
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HR
8.7
CG
47.9

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Croatia 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.

Croatia passport

Croatia passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

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

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Croatia

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

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?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Republic of the Congo can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Croatia and Republic of the Congo.

Is Republic of the Congo safe for expats?

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

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

Croatia 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 36.1 in Croatia. Republic of the Congo scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Croatia: 80).

What language do they speak in Republic of the Congo?

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

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At a Glance

HR CG
Population 4,188,853 5,546,307
Currency Croatian Kuna (HRK) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Croatian French, Kikongo, Lingala
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +385 +242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112