Moving to Republic of the Congo from Italy

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Italy to Republic of the Congo, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Kikongo and Lingala.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IT
5.0
CG
8.4

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IT
$4,993
CG
$209
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
42.5
CG
1.7

Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy 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

IT
15.0
CG
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
CG
1.3t

Italy 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

IT
31.5
CG
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IT
29.6%
CG
0.0%

Italy 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

IT
7.6%
CG
20.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
CG
$6,200

Italy 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

IT
82.6 yrs
CG
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
CG
47.9

Italy generally does better on family life, though Republic of the Congo leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

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

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Italy

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

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?

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

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

Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Republic of the Congo, compared to 42.5 in Italy. Republic of the Congo scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

What language do they speak in Republic of the Congo?

The official languages in Republic of the Congo are French, Kikongo and Lingala. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT CG
Population 61,095,551 5,546,307
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Catalan, Italian French, Kikongo, Lingala
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +39 +242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112