Moving to Democratic Republic of the Congo from Mauritius

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Mauritius to Democratic 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 Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Mauritius.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MU
9.7
CD
16.3

Mauritius performs better than Democratic 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

MU
$1,566
CD
$58
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MU
12.0
CD
1.9

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

MU
28.0
CD
72.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MU
3.5t
CD
0.1t

Mauritius generally does better on environment, though Democratic 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

MU
25.7
CD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MU
22.0%
CD
0.2%

Mauritius generally does better on infrastructure, though Democratic 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

MU
6.1%
CD
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MU
$26,600
CD
$1,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MU
74.9 yrs
CD
61.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MU
12.1
CD
60.9

Mauritius performs better than Democratic 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 Mauritius and Democratic Republic of the Congo. To live, work, or study long-term in Democratic Republic of the Congo, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Democratic Republic of the Congo's immigration authority.

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa Free
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holders can enter Mauritius without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Democratic Republic of the Congo?

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

Is Democratic Republic of the Congo safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Mauritius?

Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Democratic Republic of the Congo, compared to 12.0 in Mauritius. Democratic Republic of the Congo scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).

What language do they speak in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The official languages in Democratic Republic of the Congo are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba. In Mauritius, the official languages are English, French and Mauritian Creole.

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At a Glance

MU CD
Population 1,308,222 108,407,721
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) Congolese Franc (CDF)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +230 +243
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112