Moving to Haiti from Central African Republic

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Central African Republic to Haiti? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Haiti compared to Central African Republic.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CF
25.9
HT
31.3

Central African Republic 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

CF
$137
HT
$105
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CF
0.2
HT
2.4

Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CF
98.0
HT
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CF
0.1t
HT
0.3t

Central African Republic generally does better on environment, though Haiti 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
HT
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CF
0.3%
HT
13.4%

Haiti 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%
HT
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CF
$1,000
HT
$2,900

Haiti generally does better on employment & economy, though Central African Republic leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CF
55.5 yrs
HT
66.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CF
83.0
HT
40.0

Haiti generally does better on family life, though Central African Republic leads in education spending.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Central African Republic 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.

Central African Republic passport

Central African Republic passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Central African Republic passport holders can enter Haiti without a visa.
Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Central African Republic

Visa Required
Haiti 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 Haiti?

Connectivity is usually fine (Haiti: 0.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Haiti offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Haiti safe for expats?

Central African Republic performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Haiti compared to Central African Republic?

Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic leads in adult obesity rate. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Haiti, compared to 0.2 in Central African Republic. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Central African Republic: 32).

What language do they speak in Haiti?

The official languages in Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In Central African Republic, the official languages are French and Sango.

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At a Glance

CF HT
Population 5,454,533 11,334,637
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages French, Sango French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +236 +509
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114