Moving to Dominican Republic from Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Republic of the Congo to Dominican Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CG
8.4
DO
27.4

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CG
$209
DO
$1,169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CG
1.7
DO
22.3

Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Republic of the Congo leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CG
66.0
DO
27.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CG
1.3t
DO
3.0t

Republic of the Congo generally does better on environment, though Dominican Republic leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CG
0.0
DO
10.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CG
0.0%
DO
39.5%

Dominican Republic 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

CG
20.1%
DO
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CG
$6,200
DO
$23,100

Dominican Republic performs significantly 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

CG
62.1 yrs
DO
72.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CG
47.9
DO
21.2

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

Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Dominican Republic

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

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Dominican Republic?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominican Republic: 10.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominican Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominican Republic safe for expats?

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

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

Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Republic of the Congo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 1.7 in Republic of the Congo. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Republic of the Congo: 41).

What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?

The official language in Dominican Republic is Spanish. In Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo and Lingala.

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At a Glance

CG DO
Population 5,546,307 10,694,700
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Dominican Peso (DOP)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +242 +1
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911