How Republic of the Congo compares across key indices
Cost of Living
38 vs NYC
100 = NYC
Safety Index
75/100
Healthcare
42/100
Quality of Life
110/200
How far your money goes in Republic of the Congo
Cost of Living
38
100 = NYC baseline
Rent Index
29
100 = NYC rent
Groceries
38
100 = NYC groceries
Restaurant Prices
40
100 = NYC dining
How safe residents feel in Republic of the Congo - based on surveys of people living there
Safety Index
75/100
Crime Index
25/100
Lower is better
0 point drop from day to night
Republic of the Congo has 23 cities with Freedom Abroad estimates. Monthly costs for a single person range from $757 in Impfondo to $1,006 in Brazzaville. Impfondo leads on safety, scoring 79/100. Impfondo ranks highest for quality of life at 117/200.
Impfondo
$757/mo
Impfondo
79/100
Impfondo
117/200
Brazzaville
55/100
| City | Monthly Cost | Safety | Quality of Life | Healthcare | Pollution |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazzaville | $1,006 | 69/100 | 112/200 | 55/100 | 67 |
| Pointe-Noire | $879 | 72/100 | 113/200 | 48/100 | 61 |
| Dolisie | $793 | 77/100 | 116/200 | 41/100 | 53 |
| Nkayi | $787 | 77/100 | 116/200 | 40/100 | 52 |
| Kayes | $764 | 79/100 | 116/200 | 39/100 | 50 |
| Impfondo | $757 | 79/100 | 117/200 | 38/100 | 49 |
| Ouesso | $757 | 79/100 | 117/200 | 38/100 | 49 |
| Owando | $757 | 79/100 | 117/200 | 38/100 | 49 |
| Sibiti | $757 | 79/100 | 117/200 | 38/100 | 49 |
| Loutété | $757 | 79/100 | 117/200 | 38/100 | 49 |
| Bouansa | $757 | 79/100 | 117/200 | 38/100 | 49 |
| Gamboma | $757 | 79/100 | 117/200 | 38/100 | 49 |
| Loandjili | $757 | 79/100 | 117/200 | 38/100 | 49 |
| Mossaka | $757 | 79/100 | 117/200 | 38/100 | 49 |
| Mindouli | $757 | 79/100 | 117/200 | 38/100 | 49 |
| Oyo | $757 | 79/100 | 117/200 | 38/100 | 49 |
| Makoua | $757 | 79/100 | 117/200 | 38/100 | 49 |
| Loudima | $757 | 79/100 | 117/200 | 38/100 | 49 |
| Mossendjo | $757 | 79/100 | 117/200 | 38/100 | 49 |
| Mouyondzi | $757 | 79/100 | 117/200 | 38/100 | 49 |
| BĂ©tou | $757 | 79/100 | 117/200 | 38/100 | 49 |
| Djambala | $757 | 79/100 | 117/200 | 38/100 | 49 |
| Pokola | $757 | 79/100 | 117/200 | 38/100 | 49 |
Freedom Abroad estimates are modeled for a single person including rent. Pollution: lower score = cleaner air. Click column headers to sort.
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Verified school profiles for families comparing language model, grade range, credentials, and admissions next steps in Republic of the Congo. Tuition appears only when published in verified public sources.
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Healthcare system overview for Republic of the Congo
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Air quality, water, and environmental conditions in Republic of the Congo
Pollution Index
57/100
Lower is better
PM2.5
28.6ug/m3
Unhealthy for sensitive
Based on 0 survey responses. Perception scores are 0–100 where higher is better unless noted.
Common questions about living in Republic of the Congo, answered with data
Republic of the Congo has a cost of living index of 38 relative to New York City (100). It is significantly cheaper than the US. Monthly costs for a single person start around $787 in Nkayi and reach $1,006 in Brazzaville.
Nkayi is the most affordable city in Republic of the Congo in Freedom Abroad estimates, with estimated monthly costs of $787 for a single person including rent. Dolisie is the next most affordable at $793/mo.
Republic of the Congo has a safety index of 75/100, making it very safe for expats and travellers. Among cities with data, Nkayi scores highest on safety at 77/100.
Nkayi ranks highest for quality of life in Republic of the Congo, scoring 116/200 in Freedom Abroad's modeled quality-of-life estimate. Monthly costs there run around $787/mo for a single person.
Republic of the Congo scores 42/100 in Freedom Abroad's modeled healthcare estimate, making it limited in some areas by global standards. This estimate reflects open public indicators for health outcomes and system capacity.
Yes. Republic of the Congo's cost of living is roughly 62% lower than New York City and generally cheaper than most major US cities. Rent specifically is around 71% cheaper. This makes it a popular destination for remote workers looking to stretch their dollar.
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