Moving to Barbados from Chad

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Chad to Barbados, 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

The numbers behind daily life in Barbados compared to Chad.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
BB
10.0

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

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
BB
29.7

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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
BB
2.5t

Chad generally does better on environment, though Barbados 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
BB
37.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
BB
87.5%

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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
BB
$17,400

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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
BB
9.6

Barbados performs significantly better than Chad across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Barbados

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

Barbados passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Required
Barbados 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 Barbados?

Connectivity is usually fine (Barbados: 37.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Barbados offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Barbados safe for expats?

Barbados performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Barbados compared to Chad?

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

What language do they speak in Barbados?

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

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At a Glance

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