Moving to Chad from Benin

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Chad compared to Benin.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BJ
24.8
TD
26.4

Benin 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

BJ
$138
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BJ
2.0
TD
0.8

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin 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

BJ
77.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BJ
0.5t
TD
0.1t

Benin 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

BJ
0.2
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BJ
1.0%
TD
4.3%

Benin performs better than Chad across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BJ
1.4%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BJ
$3,800
TD
$1,800

Benin 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

BJ
62.2 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BJ
55.8
TD
65.5

Benin performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Porto-novo Rain: 47.0 in/yr (1194 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Porto-novo N'djamena
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Porto-novo N'djamena
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN) Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN), Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Benin 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.

Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Chad

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

Chad passport holder visiting Benin

Visa Free
Chad passport holders can enter Benin 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?

Benin performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Benin?

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Chad, compared to 2.0 in Benin. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).

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

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to None°F in Porto-novo. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Porto-novo gets 47.0 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

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

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At a Glance

BJ TD
Population 13,754,688 17,963,211
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages French Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +229 +235
Time zones 1 1