Moving to Central African Republic from Papua New Guinea

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Papua New Guinea to Central African Republic — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Papua New Guinea to Central African Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Sango. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Papua New Guinea and Central African Republic 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

PG
14.9
CF
25.9

Papua New Guinea performs 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

PG
$133
CF
$137
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

PG
0.6
CF
0.2

Papua New Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

PG
38.0
CF
98.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PG
0.5t
CF
0.1t

Papua New Guinea generally does better on environment, though Central African Republic leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PG
0.2
CF
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PG
0.1%
CF
0.3%

Papua New Guinea performs 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

PG
2.6%
CF
6.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PG
$4,200
CF
$1,000

Papua New Guinea performs 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

PG
69.4 yrs
CF
55.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PG
33.6
CF
83.0

Papua New Guinea 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 Papua New Guinea and Central African Republic. To live, work, or study long-term in Central African Republic, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Central African Republic's immigration authority.

Papua New Guinea passport

Papua New Guinea passport holder visiting Central African Republic

Visa Required
Papua New Guinea passport holders need a visa to enter Central African Republic.
Central African Republic passport

Central African Republic passport holder visiting Papua New Guinea

Visa Required
Central African Republic passport holders need a visa to enter Papua New Guinea.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Central African Republic?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Central African Republic can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Papua New Guinea and Central African Republic.

Is Central African Republic safe for expats?

Papua New Guinea performs better than Central African Republic across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Central African Republic compared to Papua New Guinea?

Papua New Guinea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic leads in health coverage index. There are 0.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Central African Republic, compared to 0.6 in Papua New Guinea. Central African Republic scores 32 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Papua New Guinea: 30).

What language do they speak in Central African Republic?

The official languages in Central African Republic are French and Sango. In Papua New Guinea, the official languages are English, Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin.

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At a Glance

PG CF
Population 9,593,498 5,454,533
Currency Papua New Guinean Kina (PGK) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English, Hiri Motu, Tok Pisin French, Sango
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +675 +236
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 000