Moving to Chad from Australia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Australia to Chad? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Australia to Chad, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — N'djamena averages 87°F vs 72°F in Sydney, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Chad compared to Australia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AU
4.5
TD
26.4

Australia performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AU
$7,691
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

AU
40.9
TD
0.8

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia 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

AU
10.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AU
14.1t
TD
0.1t

Australia generally does better on environment, though Chad leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AU
36.5
TD
0.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AU
4.7%
TD
4.3%

Australia generally does better on infrastructure, though Chad leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

AU
4.1%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

AU
$65,130
TD
$1,022

Australia generally does better on employment & economy, though Chad leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

AU
83.0 yrs
TD
55.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AU
3.1
TD
56.3

Australia performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Australian Taxation Office (2016), General Inspectorate of Finance (2016), The World Factbook (2020). How we calculate this

Weather in Chad vs Australia

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Sydney Rain: 48.1 in/yr (1223 mm)
72° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

N'djamena Rain: 20.1 in/yr (510 mm)
87° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Sydney N'djamena
Jan–Mar 79°/66°F (26°/19°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 69°/54°F (21°/12°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 75°/61°F (24°/16°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Sydney N'djamena
Jan 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.6°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.7°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 78°/65°F (25.4°/18.1°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 74°/60°F (23.3°/15.3°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 69°/54°F (20.6°/12.5°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 64°/49°F (18.0°/9.7°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 63°/48°F (17.4°/8.7°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 66°/49°F (18.9°/9.7°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 70°/54°F (21.2°/12.0°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 73°/58°F (22.8°/14.4°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 75°/61°F (23.8°/16.3°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 78°/65°F (25.5°/18.3°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

Data: Bureau of Meteorology Bureau of Meteorology, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Can you move from Australia to Chad?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Australia and Chad. To live, work, or study long-term in Chad, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Chad's immigration authority.

Australia passport

Australia passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Required
Australia passport holders need a visa to enter Chad.
Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Australia

Visa Required
Chad passport holders need a visa to enter Australia.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Chad?

Connectivity is usually fine (Chad: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Chad offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Chad safe for expats?

Australia performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Australia?

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Australia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Chad, compared to 40.9 in Australia. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Australia: 87).

What's the weather like in Chad compared to Australia?

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 72°F in Sydney. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Sydney gets 48.1 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Australia, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

AU TD
Population 27,614,411 21,003,705
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +61 +235
Time zones 8 1
Emergency number 000 —