Moving to Democratic Republic of the Congo from Czech Republic

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Czech Republic and Democratic 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

CZ
5.2
CD
16.3

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CZ
$4,674
CD
$58
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CZ
42.5
CD
1.9

Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic 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

CZ
33.0
CD
72.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CZ
7.1t
CD
0.1t

Czech Republic generally does better on environment, though Democratic 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

CZ
38.4
CD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CZ
20.5%
CD
0.2%

Czech Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Democratic 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

CZ
2.6%
CD
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CZ
$47,700
CD
$1,500

Czech Republic performs better than Democratic 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

CZ
79.7 yrs
CD
61.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CZ
2.4
CD
60.9

Czech Republic performs better than Democratic 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 Czech 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.

Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Czech 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 Czech Republic

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

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?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Democratic 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 Czech Republic and Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Is Democratic Republic of the Congo safe for expats?

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

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Democratic Republic of the Congo, compared to 42.5 in Czech Republic. Democratic Republic of the Congo scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Czech Republic: 84).

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 Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.

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At a Glance

CZ CD
Population 10,705,384 108,407,721
Currency Czech Republic Koruna (CZK) Congolese Franc (CDF)
Languages Czech, Slovak French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +420 +243
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112