Moving to Kenya from Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Republic of the Congo to Kenya, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Swahili. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Kenya 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
KE
28.2

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CG
$209
KE
$274
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CG
1.7
KE
1.0

Kenya 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
KE
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CG
1.3t
KE
0.4t

Kenya performs significantly 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

CG
0.0
KE
1.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CG
0.0%
KE
33.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CG
20.1%
KE
5.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CG
$6,200
KE
$5,700

Kenya generally does better on employment & economy, though Republic of the Congo leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CG
62.1 yrs
KE
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CG
47.9
KE
27.9

Kenya 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 Kenya. To live, work, or study long-term in Kenya, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Kenya's immigration authority.

Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Kenya

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

Kenya passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa Required
Kenya 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 Kenya?

Connectivity is usually fine (Kenya: 1.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Kenya offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Kenya safe for expats?

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

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

Kenya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Republic of the Congo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Kenya, compared to 1.7 in Republic of the Congo. Kenya scores 53 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Republic of the Congo: 41).

What language do they speak in Kenya?

The official languages in Kenya are English and Swahili. In Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo and Lingala.

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At a Glance

CG KE
Population 5,546,307 55,864,655
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +242 +254
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999