Moving to Mauritania from Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CG
8.4
MR
9.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CG
$209
MR
$302
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CG
1.7
MR
2.4

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

CG
66.0
MR
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CG
1.3t
MR
1.0t

Mauritania 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
MR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CG
0.0%
MR
13.2%

Republic of the Congo generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritania 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%
MR
10.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CG
$6,200
MR
$6,300

Mauritania 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
MR
65.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CG
47.9
MR
51.0

Republic of the Congo generally does better on family life, though Mauritania leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Republic of the Congo and Mauritania. To live, work, or study long-term in Mauritania, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mauritania's immigration authority.

Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Mauritania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Republic of the Congo passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Mauritania.
Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa on Arrival
Mauritania passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in 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 Mauritania?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Mauritania has 0.3 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 Mauritania safe for expats?

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

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

Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritania, compared to 1.7 in Republic of the Congo. Mauritania scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Republic of the Congo: 41).

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

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

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At a Glance

CG MR
Population 5,546,307 4,161,925
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +242 +222
Time zones 1 1