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

If you moved from Central African Republic to Vanuatu.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Central African Republic and Vanuatu 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
VU
12.5

Vanuatu 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
VU
$141
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CF
0.2
VU
1.6

Central African Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CF
98.0
VU
57.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CF
0.1t
VU
0.9t

Central African Republic generally does better on environment, though Vanuatu 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
VU
1.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

CF
11.0%
VU
66.0%

Vanuatu performs significantly better than Central African Republic across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CF
6.3%
VU
5.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CF
$1,000
VU
$3,000

Vanuatu 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
VU
75.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CF
83.0
VU
14.3

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

Central African Republic passport

Central African Republic passport holder visiting Vanuatu

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

Vanuatu passport holder visiting Central African Republic

Visa Required
Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu?

With 1.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu.

Is Vanuatu safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Vanuatu compared to Central African Republic?

Central African Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Vanuatu leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Vanuatu, compared to 0.2 in Central African Republic. Vanuatu scores 47 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Central African Republic: 32).

What language do they speak in Vanuatu?

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

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At a Glance

CF VU
Population 5,454,533 308,043
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Vanuatu Vatu (VUV)
Languages French, Sango Bislama, English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +236 +678
Time zones 1 1