Moving to Syria from Central African Republic

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Syria 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
SY
29.9

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CF
$137
SY
$122
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CF
0.2
SY
11.9

Syria performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CF
98.0
SY
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CF
0.1t
SY
1.3t

Central African Republic generally does better on environment, though Syria 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
SY
7.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CF
0.3%
SY
124.4%

Central African Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Syria 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%
SY
13.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CF
$1,000
SY
$2,900

Central African Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Syria 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
SY
74.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CF
83.0
SY
15.9

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

Central African Republic passport

Central African Republic passport holder visiting Syria

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Central African Republic passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Syria.
Syria passport

Syria passport holder visiting Central African Republic

Visa Required
Syria 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 Syria?

Connectivity is usually fine (Syria: 7.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Syria offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Syria safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Syria compared to Central African Republic?

Syria performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 11.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Syria, compared to 0.2 in Central African Republic. Syria scores 64 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Central African Republic: 32).

What language do they speak in Syria?

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

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At a Glance

CF SY
Population 5,454,533 21,563,800
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Syrian Pound (SYP)
Languages French, Sango Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +236 +963
Time zones 1 1