Moving to Republic of the Congo from Czech Republic

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
5.2
CG
8.4

Czech Republic performs better than 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
CG
$209
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CZ
42.5
CG
1.7

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
CG
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CZ
7.1t
CG
1.3t

Czech Republic 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CZ
20.5%
CG
0.0%

Czech Republic 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

CZ
2.6%
CG
20.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CZ
$47,700
CG
$6,200

Czech Republic 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

CZ
79.7 yrs
CG
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CZ
2.4
CG
47.9

Czech Republic 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 Czech 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.

Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

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

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Required
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 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?

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

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

Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Republic of the Congo, compared to 42.5 in Czech Republic. Republic of the Congo scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Czech Republic: 84).

What language do they speak in Republic of the Congo?

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

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At a Glance

CZ CG
Population 10,705,384 5,546,307
Currency Czech Republic Koruna (CZK) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Czech, Slovak French, Kikongo, Lingala
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +420 +242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112