Moving to Egypt from Democratic Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
130 ↑ 53% vs 2015

people born in Democratic Republic of the Congo live in Egypt · UN DESA

Who's moving to Egypt?

Top countries of origin for Egypt's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Egypt compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CD
16.3
EG
9.4

Egypt performs significantly better than Democratic 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

CD
$58
EG
$905
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CD
1.9
EG
6.8

Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Democratic 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

CD
72.0
EG
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CD
0.1t
EG
2.5t

Democratic Republic of the Congo performs better than Egypt across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CD
0.0
EG
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CD
0.2%
EG
141.2%

Egypt 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

CD
4.5%
EG
7.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CD
$1,500
EG
$17,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CD
61.8 yrs
EG
74.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CD
60.9
EG
17.7

Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on family life, though Egypt leads in life expectancy.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Democratic Republic of the Congo and Egypt. To live, work, or study long-term in Egypt, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Egypt's immigration authority.

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Egypt

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

Egypt passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Egypt passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Egypt?

Connectivity is usually fine (Egypt: 10.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Egypt offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Egypt safe for expats?

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

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

Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Egypt, compared to 1.9 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Egypt scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Democratic Republic of the Congo: 42).

What language do they speak in Egypt?

The official language in Egypt is Arabic. In Democratic Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba.

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At a Glance

CD EG
Population 108,407,721 107,770,524
Currency Congolese Franc (CDF) Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +243 +20
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 122