Moving to Tanzania from Central African Republic

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tanzania 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
TZ
15.8

Tanzania 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
TZ
$119
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CF
0.2
TZ
1.3

Tanzania 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
TZ
36.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CF
0.1t
TZ
0.3t

Central African Republic generally does better on environment, though Tanzania 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
TZ
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CF
0.3%
TZ
13.0%

Central African Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Tanzania 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%
TZ
2.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CF
$1,000
TZ
$3,600

Tanzania 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
TZ
70.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CF
83.0
TZ
36.4

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

Central African Republic passport

Central African Republic passport holder visiting Tanzania

Visa on Arrival
Central African Republic passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tanzania.
Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Central African Republic

Visa Required
Tanzania 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 Tanzania?

Connectivity is usually fine (Tanzania: 2.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Tanzania offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Tanzania safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Tanzania compared to Central African Republic?

Tanzania performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Tanzania, compared to 0.2 in Central African Republic. Tanzania scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Central African Republic: 32).

What language do they speak in Tanzania?

The official languages in Tanzania are English and Swahili. In Central African Republic, the official languages are French and Sango.

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At a Glance

CF TZ
Population 5,454,533 63,852,892
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Tanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Languages French, Sango English, Swahili
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +236 +255
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112