Moving to Cyprus 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 Cyprus — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Central African Republic to Cyprus, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek and Turkish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Central African Republic to Cyprus, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
13

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

Who's moving to Cyprus?

Top countries of origin for Cyprus's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Central African Republic and Cyprus 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
CY
3.9

Cyprus 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
CY
$4,538
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CF
0.2
CY
35.5

Cyprus 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
CY
16.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CF
0.1t
CY
5.4t

Central African Republic generally does better on environment, though Cyprus 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
CY
38.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CF
0.3%
CY
32.1%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CF
6.3%
CY
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CF
$1,000
CY
$50,600

Cyprus 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
CY
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CF
83.0
CY
8.4

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

Central African Republic passport

Central African Republic passport holder visiting Cyprus

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

Cyprus passport holder visiting Central African Republic

Visa Required
Cyprus 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 Cyprus?

With 38.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cyprus 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 Cyprus.

Is Cyprus safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Cyprus compared to Central African Republic?

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 35.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 0.2 in Central African Republic. Cyprus scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Central African Republic: 32).

What language do they speak in Cyprus?

The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Central African Republic, the official languages are French and Sango.

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At a Glance

CF CY
Population 5,454,533 1,295,102
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Euro (€)
Languages French, Sango Greek, Turkish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +236 +357
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112