Moving to Cambodia from Central African Republic

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Central African Republic to Cambodia, and you’d need to navigate life in Khmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CF
25.9
KH
18.8

Cambodia 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
KH
$350
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CF
0.2
KH
2.1

Cambodia 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
KH
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CF
0.1t
KH
1.1t

Central African Republic generally does better on environment, though Cambodia 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
KH
3.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CF
0.3%
KH
1.0%

Central African Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Cambodia 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%
KH
0.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CF
$1,000
KH
$5,100

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CF
55.5 yrs
KH
70.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CF
83.0
KH
29.6

Cambodia 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 Cambodia. To live, work, or study long-term in Cambodia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cambodia's immigration authority.

Central African Republic passport

Central African Republic passport holder visiting Cambodia

Visa on Arrival
Central African Republic passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cambodia.
Cambodia passport

Cambodia passport holder visiting Central African Republic

Visa Required
Cambodia 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 Cambodia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cambodia has 3.0 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 Cambodia safe for expats?

Cambodia performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cambodia compared to Central African Republic?

Cambodia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Cambodia, compared to 0.2 in Central African Republic. Cambodia scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Central African Republic: 32).

What language do they speak in Cambodia?

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

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At a Glance

CF KH
Population 5,454,533 16,713,015
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Cambodian Riel (KHR)
Languages French, Sango Khmer
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +236 +855
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 117