Moving to Republic of the Congo from Equatorial Guinea

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Equatorial Guinea to Republic of the Congo — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Equatorial Guinea to Republic of the Congo.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Equatorial Guinea to Republic of the Congo, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,570 ↓ 1% vs 2015

people born in Equatorial Guinea live in Republic of the Congo · UN DESA

Who's moving to Republic of the Congo?

Top countries of origin for Republic of the Congo's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Equatorial Guinea and Republic of the Congo stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GQ
11.7
CG
8.4

Republic of the Congo performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

GQ
$609
CG
$209
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GQ
1.4
CG
1.7

Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

GQ
59.0
CG
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GQ
2.6t
CG
1.3t

Equatorial Guinea 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

GQ
0.1
CG
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GQ
0.2%
CG
0.0%

Equatorial Guinea 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

GQ
8.7%
CG
20.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GQ
$16,900
CG
$6,200

Equatorial Guinea 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

GQ
63.7 yrs
CG
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GQ
78.3
CG
47.9

Equatorial Guinea generally does better on family life, though Republic of the Congo leads in infant mortality.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Equatorial Guinea 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.

Equatorial Guinea passport

Equatorial Guinea passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa Free
Equatorial Guinea passport holders can enter Republic of the Congo without a visa.
Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Equatorial Guinea

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

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?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Republic of the Congo can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Equatorial Guinea and Republic of the Congo.

Is Republic of the Congo safe for expats?

Republic of the Congo performs significantly better than Equatorial Guinea across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Republic of the Congo compared to Equatorial Guinea?

Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Equatorial Guinea leads in health coverage index. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Republic of the Congo, compared to 1.4 in Equatorial Guinea. Republic of the Congo scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Equatorial Guinea: 46).

What language do they speak in Republic of the Congo?

The official languages in Republic of the Congo are French, Kikongo and Lingala. In Equatorial Guinea, the official languages are French, Portuguese and Spanish.

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At a Glance

GQ CG
Population 1,679,172 5,546,307
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages French, Portuguese, Spanish French, Kikongo, Lingala
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +240 +242
Time zones 1 1