Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Central African Republic

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Central African Republic to Bosnia and Herzegovina — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Central African Republic to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Central African Republic and Bosnia and Herzegovina stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CF
25.9
BA
13.7

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CF
$137
BA
$1,989
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CF
0.2
BA
23.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CF
98.0
BA
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CF
0.1t
BA
6.4t

Central African Republic generally does better on environment, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CF
0.0
BA
27.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CF
0.3%
BA
2.0%

Central African Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CF
6.3%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CF
$1,000
BA
$19,900

Central African Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CF
55.5 yrs
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CF
83.0
BA
5.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Central African Republic passport

Central African Republic passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Central African Republic passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Central African Republic

Visa Required
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders need a visa to enter Central African Republic.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bosnia and Herzegovina?

With 27.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bosnia and Herzegovina can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Central African Republic and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Central African Republic?

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 0.2 in Central African Republic. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Central African Republic: 32).

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Central African Republic, the official languages are French and Sango.

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At a Glance

CF BA
Population 5,454,533 3,816,459
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages French, Sango Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +236 +387
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112