Moving to Republic of the Congo from Fiji

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Fiji to Republic of the Congo, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Kikongo and Lingala. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

FJ
5.3
CG
8.4

Fiji performs better than 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

FJ
$548
CG
$209
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FJ
8.1
CG
1.7

Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

FJ
37.0
CG
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FJ
1.6t
CG
1.3t

Fiji 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

FJ
2.5
CG
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FJ
0.3%
CG
0.0%

Fiji 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

FJ
4.3%
CG
20.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FJ
$13,600
CG
$6,200

Fiji 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

FJ
74.3 yrs
CG
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FJ
10.1
CG
47.9

Fiji performs better than 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 Fiji 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.

Fiji passport

Fiji passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

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

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Fiji

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Republic of the Congo: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Republic of the Congo offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Republic of the Congo safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Republic of the Congo compared to Fiji?

Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Fiji leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Republic of the Congo, compared to 8.1 in Fiji. Republic of the Congo scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Fiji: 58).

What language do they speak in Republic of the Congo?

The official languages in Republic of the Congo are French, Kikongo and Lingala. In Fiji, the official languages are English, Fiji Hindi and Fijian.

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At a Glance

FJ CG
Population 943,737 5,546,307
Currency Fijian Dollar (FJD) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English, Fiji Hindi, Fijian French, Kikongo, Lingala
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +679 +242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911