Moving to Republic of the Congo from Mauritius

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Mauritius to Republic of the Congo — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Mauritius to Republic of the Congo. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Mauritius to Republic of the Congo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MU
9.7
CG
8.4

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MU
$1,566
CG
$209
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MU
12.0
CG
1.7

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
CG
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MU
3.5t
CG
1.3t

Mauritius 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MU
22.0%
CG
0.0%

Mauritius 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

MU
6.1%
CG
20.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MU
$26,600
CG
$6,200

Mauritius 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

MU
74.9 yrs
CG
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MU
12.1
CG
47.9

Mauritius 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 Mauritius 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.

Mauritius passport

Mauritius passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

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

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Mauritius

Visa Free
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 Republic of the Congo?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Republic of the Congo has 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Republic of the Congo safe for expats?

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

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

Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritius leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Republic of the Congo, compared to 12.0 in Mauritius. Republic of the Congo scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritius: 66).

What language do they speak in Republic of the Congo?

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

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At a Glance

MU CG
Population 1,308,222 5,546,307
Currency Mauritian Rupee (MUR) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English, French, Mauritian Creole French, Kikongo, Lingala
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +230 +242
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112