Moving to Bahamas from Chad

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Chad to Bahamas — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Chad to Bahamas, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Chad and Bahamas stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
BS
16.2

Bahamas performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TD
$130
BS
$2,316
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
BS
18.5

Bahamas 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
BS
3.6t

Chad generally does better on environment, though Bahamas leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TD
0.0
BS
20.5

Bahamas performs significantly 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

TD
1.1%
BS
9.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
BS
$32,000

Bahamas 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

TD
59.1 yrs
BS
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
BS
12.8

Bahamas generally does better on family life, though Chad leads in education spending.

Data: General Inspectorate of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Nassau Rain: 55.0 in/yr (1396 mm)
84° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Nassau
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 85°/70°F (30°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 90°/75°F (32°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 83°/69°F (28°/20°C)
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Month N'djamena Nassau
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 78°/63°F (25.6°/17.1°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 78°/63°F (25.7°/17.3°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 80°/64°F (26.7°/17.9°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 82°/67°F (27.9°/19.3°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 85°/70°F (29.6°/21.1°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 88°/73°F (31.1°/23.0°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 90°/75°F (32.0°/23.7°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 90°/75°F (32.1°/23.8°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.5°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 86°/72°F (30.0°/22.3°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 82°/69°F (28.0°/20.5°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 80°/65°F (26.4°/18.4°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Bahamas

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Chad passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bahamas.
Bahamas passport

Bahamas passport holder visiting Chad

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bahamas?

With 20.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bahamas can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Chad and Bahamas.

Is Bahamas safe for expats?

Bahamas performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Chad?

Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

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

The average high temperature in Nassau is 84°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Nassau receives around 55.0 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Bahamas?

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

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At a Glance

TD BS
Population 17,963,211 355,608
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Bahamian Dollar (BSD)
Languages Arabic, French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +235 +1242
Time zones 1 1