Republic of the Congo
Pointe-Noire
#2 Top 5 cities
Pointe-Noire is the main oil and port city and the most realistic coastal expat base in the country.
Country overview
Population
1Β 032Β 000
Year-round temperatures
Day: 27°C aΕΎ 31°C
Night: 21°C aΕΎ 24°C
Climate
Warm humid coastal conditions with slightly fewer extremes than inland.
Distance to the sea
0 km
Social atmosphere
5/10
Costs
Housing cost
4/10
Food cost
5/10
Business friendliness
5/10
Safety
5/10
Pointe-Noire has opportunistic theft and pickpocketing that can target foreigners, especially in isolated areas and beaches; avoiding night walking and protecting valuables are important.
Natural disaster resilience
3/10
Pointe-Noire is exposed to surface-water flooding, heavy seasonal rain, coastal erosion, sea-level rise and extreme heat; inadequate drainage increases neighborhood-level impacts.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
5/10
Internet speed
4/10
Internet stability
4/10
Electricity stability
5/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π«π·French
- π¨π³Chinese
- πΏπ¦South Africans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Beaches and sea
- +Airport access
- +Strong foreign community
Cons
- βHigher prices
- βSmaller expat scene
- βFewer corporate opportunities