Moving to Chad from Cabo Verde

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Chad compared to Cabo Verde.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CV
16.5
TD
26.4

Cabo Verde 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

CV
$616
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CV
44.6
TD
0.8

Cabo Verde 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

CV
59.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CV
1.3t
TD
0.1t

Cabo Verde 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

CV
5.8
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CV
57.2%
TD
4.3%

Cabo Verde 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

CV
12.0%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CV
$8,200
TD
$1,800

Cabo Verde 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

CV
73.8 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CV
23.5
TD
65.5

Cabo Verde 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.

Praia Rain: 2.8 in/yr (70 mm)
79° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Praia N'djamena
Jan–Mar 76°/None°F (24°/None°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/None°F (25°/None°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/None°F (28°/None°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/None°F (27°/None°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Praia N'djamena
Jan 75°/None°F (24.0°/None°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 75°/None°F (24.1°/None°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 77°/None°F (24.8°/None°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 78°/None°F (25.3°/None°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 79°/None°F (26.0°/None°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 81°/None°F (27.2°/None°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 84°/None°F (28.8°/None°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 85°/None°F (29.3°/None°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 83°/None°F (28.6°/None°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 81°/None°F (27.3°/None°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 77°/None°F (25.2°/None°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cabo Verde 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.

Cabo Verde passport

Cabo Verde passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Required
Cabo Verde passport holders need a visa to enter Chad.
Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Cabo Verde

Visa on Arrival
Chad passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Cabo Verde.

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?

Cabo Verde performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Cabo Verde?

Cabo Verde 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 44.6 in Cabo Verde. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cabo Verde: 71).

What's the weather like in Chad compared to Cabo Verde?

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 79°F in Praia. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Praia gets 2.8 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Cabo Verde, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

CV TD
Population 596,707 17,963,211
Currency Cape Verdean Escudo (CVE) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Portuguese Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +238 +235
Time zones 1 1