Kabinda, Democratic Republic of the Congo

Moving to Kabinda is not for the faint of heart. With a population of just 219,396, this remote city in the Democratic Republic of the Congo faces an array of challenges. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, as the country has undergone repeated reorganization of its provincial boundaries over the decades. And while the political climate has stabilized since the tumultuous Congo Crisis, pockets of instability still exist. Overall, Kabinda is best suited for adventurous expats with a high tolerance for red tape and a willingness to adapt to a austere, often unpredictable environment.