Moving to Haiti from Democratic Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Haiti.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Haiti 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
HT
31.3

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CD
$58
HT
$105
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CD
2.1
HT
2.9

Haiti 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
HT
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CD
0.1t
HT
0.3t

Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on environment, though Haiti leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CD
0.0
HT
0.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CD
0.2%
HT
13.4%

Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on infrastructure, though Haiti leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CD
4.4%
HT
14.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CD
$807
HT
$2,694

Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on employment & economy, though Haiti leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CD
62.1 yrs
HT
65.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CD
56.4
HT
39.0

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holders can enter Haiti without a visa.
Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Haiti 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 Haiti?

Connectivity is usually fine (Haiti: 0.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Haiti offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Haiti safe for expats?

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

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

Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Haiti, compared to 2.1 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Democratic Republic of the Congo: 42).

What language do they speak in Haiti?

The official languages in Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In Democratic Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba.

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At a Glance

CD HT
Population 112,832,473 11,906,095
Currency Congolese Franc (CDF) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +243 +509
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number — 114