Moving to Western Sahara from Democratic Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Western Sahara, and you’d need to navigate life in Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CD
$1,500
EH
$2,500

Western Sahara 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
EH
64.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CD
60.9
EH
47.9

Western Sahara performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Western Sahara?

From major Western Sahara cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Western Sahara are what actually decide it long-term.

What language do they speak in Western Sahara?

The official languages in Western Sahara are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish. In Democratic Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba.

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At a Glance

CD EH
Population 108,407,721 652,271
Currency Congolese Franc (CDF) Moroccan Dirham (MAD)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +243 +2
Time zones 2 1