Moving to Chad from Barbados

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Barbados 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Chad compared to Barbados.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BB
10.0
TD
26.4

Barbados 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

BB
$1,153
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BB
29.7
TD
0.8

Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BB
19.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BB
2.5t
TD
0.1t

Barbados generally does better on environment, though Chad 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

BB
37.6
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BB
87.5%
TD
4.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BB
8.0%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BB
$17,400
TD
$1,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BB
78.5 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BB
9.6
TD
65.5

Barbados performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Barbados, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Barbados 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.

Barbados passport

Barbados passport holder visiting Chad

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

Chad passport holder visiting Barbados

Visa Free
Chad passport holders can enter Barbados without a visa.

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?

Barbados performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Barbados?

Barbados generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Chad, compared to 29.7 in Barbados. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Barbados: 77).

What language do they speak in Chad?

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

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At a Glance

BB TD
Population 302,674 17,963,211
Currency Barbadian Dollar (BBD) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1246 +235
Time zones 1 1