Moving to Israel from Democratic Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Israel, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Israel 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
IL
4.2

Israel 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
IL
$4,033
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CD
1.9
IL
37.1

Israel 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
IL
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CD
0.1t
IL
5.8t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CD
0.0
IL
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CD
0.2%
IL
132.0%

Israel 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%
IL
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CD
$1,500
IL
$48,300

Israel performs significantly 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

CD
61.8 yrs
IL
83.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CD
60.9
IL
3.6

Israel performs significantly 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo and Israel. To live, work, or study long-term in Israel, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Israel's immigration authority.

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Israel

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

Israel passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Israel 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 Israel?

Connectivity is usually fine (Israel: 29.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Israel offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Israel safe for expats?

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

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

Israel generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 1.9 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Democratic Republic of the Congo: 42).

What language do they speak in Israel?

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

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At a Glance

CD IL
Population 108,407,721 8,914,885
Currency Congolese Franc (CDF) Israeli New Sheqel (₪)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba Arabic, Hebrew
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +243 +972
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 100