Moving to Haiti from Cameroon

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cameroon to Haiti — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Cameroon to Haiti.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Cameroon and Haiti stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CM
4.5
HT
40.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CM
10.6
HT
31.3

Cameroon performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CM
$246
HT
$105
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CM
1.3
HT
2.4

Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CM
101.0
HT
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CM
0.4t
HT
0.3t

Haiti performs significantly better than Cameroon across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CM
2.2
HT
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CM
1.6%
HT
13.4%

Cameroon performs better than Haiti across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CM
3.6%
HT
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CM
$4,800
HT
$2,900

Cameroon performs better than Haiti across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CM
63.3 yrs
HT
66.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CM
48.7
HT
40.0

Cameroon generally does better on family life, though Haiti leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Cameroon passport holders can enter Haiti without a visa.
Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Cameroon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Haiti passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cameroon.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Haiti?

With 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Haiti can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Cameroon and Haiti.

Is Haiti safe for expats?

Cameroon performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Haiti is 40.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.5 in Cameroon.

How is healthcare in Haiti compared to Cameroon?

Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in suicide rate. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Haiti, compared to 1.3 in Cameroon. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cameroon: 44).

What language do they speak in Haiti?

The official languages in Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In Cameroon, the official languages are English and French.

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At a Glance

CM HT
Population 29,321,637 11,334,637
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages English, French French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +237 +509
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 114