Moving to Central African Republic from Austria

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Austria to Central African Republic — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Austria to Central African Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Sango.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Austria to Central African Republic, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
22 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in Austria live in Central African Republic · UN DESA

Who's moving to Central African Republic?

Top countries of origin for Central African Republic's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Austria to Central African Republic.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AT
0.9
CF
20.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AT
4.6
CF
25.9

Austria performs better than Central African Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AT
$8,250
CF
$137
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
CF
0.7

Central African Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AT
17.0
CF
98.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
CF
0.1t

Austria generally does better on environment, though Central African Republic leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AT
30.1
CF
0.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AT
8.7%
CF
0.3%

Austria generally does better on infrastructure, though Central African Republic leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AT
5.6%
CF
6.2%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$62,930
CF
$556

Austria performs better than Central African Republic across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AT
82.0 yrs
CF
57.7 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
2.8
CF
58.8

Austria performs better than Central African Republic across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria and Central African Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Central African Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Central African Republic's immigration authority.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Central African Republic

Visa Required
Austria passport holders need a visa to enter Central African Republic.
Central African Republic passport

Central African Republic passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Required
Central African Republic passport holders need a visa to enter Austria.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Central African Republic?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Central African Republic has 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Central African Republic safe for expats?

Austria performs better than Central African Republic across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Central African Republic is 20.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.

How is healthcare in Central African Republic compared to Austria?

Central African Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Austria leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Central African Republic, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Central African Republic scores 32 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).

What language do they speak in Central African Republic?

The official languages in Central African Republic are French and Sango. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT CF
Population 9,208,163 5,513,282
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages German French, Sango
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +236
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —