Moving to Central African Republic from Tanzania

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Tanzania to Central African Republic — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Tanzania 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

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Tanzania to Central African Republic.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TZ
15.8
CF
25.9

Tanzania 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

TZ
$119
CF
$137
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TZ
1.3
CF
0.2

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic leads in adult obesity rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TZ
36.0
CF
98.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TZ
0.3t
CF
0.1t

Tanzania 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

TZ
2.2
CF
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TZ
13.0%
CF
0.3%

Tanzania generally does better on infrastructure, though Central African Republic leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

TZ
$3,600
CF
$1,000

Tanzania 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

TZ
70.2 yrs
CF
55.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TZ
36.4
CF
83.0

Tanzania performs 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 Tanzania 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.

Tanzania passport

Tanzania passport holder visiting Central African Republic

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Central African Republic has 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Central African Republic safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Central African Republic compared to Tanzania?

Tanzania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Central African Republic leads in adult obesity rate. There are 0.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Central African Republic, compared to 1.3 in Tanzania. Central African Republic scores 32 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tanzania: 43).

What language do they speak in Central African Republic?

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

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At a Glance

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