Moving to Democratic Republic of the Congo from Papua New Guinea
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Papua New Guinea to Democratic Republic of the Congo — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Democratic Republic of the Congo, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Papua New Guinea and Democratic Republic of the Congo stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Papua New Guinea performs better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in suicide rate.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Papua New Guinea generally does better on environment, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
Papua New Guinea performs better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Papua New Guinea performs better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Papua New Guinea generally does better on family life, though Democratic 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 Papua New Guinea 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.
Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea
Visa RequiredData: 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?
With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Democratic Republic of the Congo can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Papua New Guinea and Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Is Democratic Republic of the Congo safe for expats?
Papua New Guinea performs better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Papua New Guinea?
Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Papua New Guinea leads in suicide rate. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Democratic Republic of the Congo, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Democratic Republic of the Congo scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).
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 Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.
