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Side-by-side city decision

Brazzaville vs Fukuoka.

A direct comparison of monthly costs, connectivity, safety, quality of life and remote-work fit.

BrazzavilleRepublic of the Congo1
VS
FukuokaJapan5
$1,150Brazzaville monthly budget
$1,370Fukuoka monthly budget
15 MbpsBrazzaville internet
150 MbpsFukuoka internet
Decision summary Fukuoka

Fukuoka leads on more of the six headline signals.

Cost Best budget Brazzaville
Speed Fastest internet Fukuoka
Vibe Best nomad vibe Fukuoka
Safety Highest safety Fukuoka
Air Cleanest air Fukuoka
Walk Most walkable Fukuoka
Quick read

Two cities at a glance

The headline numbers before you examine the full comparison.

Brazzaville Republic of the Congo
1/6
Budget$1,150
Internet15 Mbps
Vibe6/10
Fukuoka Japan
5/6
Budget$1,370
Internet150 Mbps
Vibe8/10
Full comparison

Compare what matters

Green marks the stronger numeric result. Text-only categories are presented without a winner.

Monthly budget and costs

7 signals
Total estimated budget
$1,150
$1,370
1-bed center rent
$700
$700
Coworking desk
$150
$180
Local meal
$8
$10
Cappuccino
$3.5
$3.5
Gym membership
$50
$60
Transport budget
$50
$70

Work and infrastructure

2 signals
Internet speed
15 Mbps
150 Mbps
Nomad vibe
6/10
8/10

Quality of life

5 signals
Safety index
40/100
85/100
Air quality
60/100
75/100
Walkability
4/10
9/10
Female safety
4/10
8/10
LGBTQ+ friendly
3/10
7/10

Culture and climate

4 signals
Healthcare quality
Poor
Good
English proficiency
Basic
Average
Climate type
Tropical monsoon
Humid subtropical
Best time to visit
Jun - Sep
Mar - May
Beyond the numbers

What each city asks you to trade

Costs and scores help narrow the choice. These practical strengths and limitations finish the picture.

Brazzaville Republic of the Congo

Strengths

  • Vibrant local culture and music scene
  • Stunning views of the Congo River
  • Lower cost of living compared to Western capitals
  • Rich French-colonial architecture
  • Warm climate year-round
  • Growing expat community

Trade-offs

  • High crime rates, especially in certain areas
  • Poor healthcare infrastructure
  • Frequent power outages and water shortages
  • Limited public transportation
  • Very expensive for a developing country
  • Language barrier (French dominant)

Common visa routes

  • Visa on arrival (select nationalities)
  • E-visa available online
  • Long-stay visa via embassy
Fukuoka Japan

Strengths

  • Low cost of living compared to Tokyo
  • Exceptional food scene, especially ramen
  • Very safe city with low crime
  • Efficient and affordable public transit
  • Friendly and welcoming locals
  • Beautiful parks and nearby nature

Trade-offs

  • Language barrier for non-Japanese speakers
  • Humid and hot summers with typhoons
  • Limited nightlife compared to larger cities
  • Earthquake risk (though rare)
  • Bureaucratic processes for long-term stays
  • Coworking spaces can be crowded

Common visa routes

  • Tourist visa (90 days)
  • Working holiday visa
  • Startup visa
Reading the result

Use this as a planning benchmark

The headline score compares six directional signals. It does not weight personal priorities, visa eligibility, household size or individual lifestyle choices.

Costs are monthly estimates, not guaranteed prices. Higher is better for quality scores and connectivity. Lower is better for budgets and individual expenses.
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