Moving to Democratic Republic of the Congo from Turkey

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Turkey to Democratic Republic of the Congo — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Turkey to Democratic Republic of the Congo, and you’d need to navigate life in French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Turkey and Democratic Republic of the Congo stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TR
6.5
CD
16.3

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TR
$1,769
CD
$58
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TR
21.7
CD
1.9

Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Democratic 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

TR
39.0
CD
72.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TR
5.4t
CD
0.1t

Turkey generally does better on environment, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TR
22.3
CD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TR
43.4%
CD
0.2%

Turkey generally does better on infrastructure, though Democratic 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

TR
9.4%
CD
4.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TR
$34,400
CD
$1,500

Turkey generally does better on employment & economy, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TR
76.2 yrs
CD
61.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TR
19.4
CD
60.9

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

Turkey passport

Turkey passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo

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

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Turkey

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Democratic Republic of the Congo?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Democratic Republic of the Congo can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Turkey and Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Is Democratic Republic of the Congo safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Democratic Republic of the Congo compared to Turkey?

Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Democratic Republic of the Congo, compared to 21.7 in Turkey. Democratic Republic of the Congo scores 42 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkey: 76).

What language do they speak in Democratic Republic of the Congo?

The official languages in Democratic Republic of the Congo are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba. In Turkey, the official language is Turkish.

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At a Glance

TR CD
Population 83,047,706 108,407,721
Currency Turkish Lira (TRY) Congolese Franc (CDF)
Languages Turkish French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +90 +243
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112