Moving to Ukraine from Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Ukraine 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
UA
10.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CG
$209
UA
$1,382
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CG
1.7
UA
29.9

Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine 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
UA
66.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CG
1.3t
UA
3.1t

Republic of the Congo performs better than Ukraine 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
UA
18.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CG
0.0%
UA
12.3%

Ukraine 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%
UA
9.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CG
$6,200
UA
$16,200

Ukraine 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
UA
73.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CG
47.9
UA
7.3

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

Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Ukraine

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

Ukraine passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa Required
Ukraine 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 Ukraine?

Connectivity is usually fine (Ukraine: 18.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Ukraine offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Ukraine safe for expats?

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

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

Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 29.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Ukraine, compared to 1.7 in Republic of the Congo. Ukraine scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Republic of the Congo: 41).

What language do they speak in Ukraine?

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

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At a Glance

CG UA
Population 5,546,307 43,528,136
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala Ukrainian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +242 +380
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112