Moving to Tanzania from Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Republic of the Congo to Tanzania, 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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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Republic of the Congo to Tanzania.

Living there in 2020
22,287 ↓ 11% vs 2015

people born in Republic of the Congo live in Tanzania · UN DESA

Who's moving to Tanzania?

Top countries of origin for Tanzania's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tanzania 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
TZ
15.8

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CG
$209
TZ
$119
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CG
1.7
TZ
1.3

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Republic of the Congo 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
TZ
36.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CG
1.3t
TZ
0.3t

Tanzania performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CG
1.3
TZ
0.2
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CG
0.0%
TZ
13.0%

Republic of the Congo performs better than Tanzania across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CG
19.9%
TZ
1.6%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CG
$2,515
TZ
$1,319

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CG
66.0 yrs
TZ
67.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CG
27.0
TZ
28.7

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
Republic of the Congo passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tanzania.
Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa Required
Tanzania 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 Tanzania?

Connectivity is usually fine (Tanzania: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tanzania offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Tanzania safe for expats?

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

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

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Republic of the Congo leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Tanzania, compared to 1.7 in Republic of the Congo. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Republic of the Congo: 41).

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

The official languages in Tanzania 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 TZ
Population 6,484,437 70,545,865
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +242 +255
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112