Moving to Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
140 ↑ 4% vs 2015

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

Who's moving to Dominican Republic?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

CF
20.1
DO
10.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CF
25.9
DO
27.4

Central African Republic generally does better on safety, though Dominican Republic leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CF
$137
DO
$1,169
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

CF
0.7
DO
24.3

Dominican Republic 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
DO
27.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CF
0.1t
DO
3.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CF
0.0
DO
11.2
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CF
0.3%
DO
39.5%

Dominican Republic 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

CF
6.2%
DO
5.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CF
$556
DO
$11,059

Dominican Republic performs significantly 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

CF
57.7 yrs
DO
73.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CF
58.8
DO
27.7

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Central African Republic passport

Central African Republic passport holder visiting Dominican Republic

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

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Central African Republic

Visa Required
Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic?

With 11.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic.

Is Dominican Republic safe for expats?

Central African Republic generally does better on safety, though Dominican Republic leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Dominican Republic is 10.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.1 in Central African Republic.

How is healthcare in Dominican Republic compared to Central African Republic?

Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 24.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 0.7 in Central African Republic. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Central African Republic: 32).

What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?

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

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At a Glance

CF DO
Population 5,513,282 11,520,487
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Dominican Peso (DOP)
Languages French, Sango Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +236 +1
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 911