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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Central African Republic and Libya 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
LY
34.0

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CF
$137
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CF
0.2
LY
21.6

Libya 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
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CF
0.1t
LY
8.7t

Central African Republic generally does better on environment, though Libya 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
LY
4.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CF
0.3%
LY
817.1%

Central African Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Libya 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%
LY
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CF
$1,000
LY
$17,700

Central African Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Libya 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
LY
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CF
83.0
LY
11.2

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

Central African Republic passport

Central African Republic passport holder visiting Libya

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

Libya passport holder visiting Central African Republic

Visa Required
Libya 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 Libya?

With 4.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Libya 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 Libya.

Is Libya safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Central African Republic?

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 0.2 in Central African Republic. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Central African Republic: 32).

What language do they speak in Libya?

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

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At a Glance

CF LY
Population 5,454,533 7,137,931
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages French, Sango Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +236 +218
Time zones 1 1