Moving to Republic of the Congo from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
CG
8.4

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MG
$63
CG
$209
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
CG
1.7

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

MG
58.0
CG
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
CG
1.3t

Madagascar performs better than Republic of the Congo across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
CG
0.0%

Republic of the Congo generally does better on infrastructure, though Madagascar leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MG
3.1%
CG
20.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
CG
$6,200

Republic of the Congo generally does better on employment & economy, though Madagascar leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MG
68.2 yrs
CG
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
CG
47.9

Madagascar 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 Madagascar 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.

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

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

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Republic of the Congo passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Madagascar.

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?

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

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

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Republic of the Congo leads in health coverage index. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Republic of the Congo, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Republic of the Congo scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

What language do they speak in Republic of the Congo?

The official languages in Republic of the Congo are French, Kikongo and Lingala. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG CG
Population 28,172,462 5,546,307
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages French, Malagasy French, Kikongo, Lingala
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +242
Time zones 1 1