Moving to Belgium from Chad

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Chad to Belgium. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Brussels averages 57°F vs 87°F in N'djamena, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Chad to Belgium.

Moved in 2023
37 ↑ 68% vs 2022

people moved from Chad to Belgium · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Belgium?

Top countries of origin for Belgium's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Belgium compared to Chad.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
BE
4.6

Belgium 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
BE
$7,489
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
BE
63.9

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium 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

TD
95.0
BE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
BE
7.3t

Chad generally does better on environment, though Belgium 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
BE
43.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
BE
51.9%

Belgium 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%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
BE
$63,600

Belgium 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
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
BE
3.2

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

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

Brussels Rain: 32.3 in/yr (820 mm)
57° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Brussels
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 45°/34°F (7°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 63°/47°F (17°/8°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 70°/54°F (21°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 50°/40°F (10°/4°C)
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Month N'djamena Brussels
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 42°/33°F (5.6°/0.7°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 44°/33°F (6.4°/0.6°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 50°/37°F (9.9°/2.9°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 56°/41°F (13.1°/4.8°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.9°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.5°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 72°/56°F (22.4°/13.6°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 72°/56°F (22.5°/13.4°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 66°/51°F (18.7°/10.8°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 58°/46°F (14.4°/7.6°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 48°/39°F (9.1°/3.7°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 44°/35°F (6.5°/1.9°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Institut Royal Météorologique Institut Royal Météorologique

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Belgium

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

Belgium passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Required
Belgium 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 Belgium?

Connectivity is usually fine (Belgium: 43.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Belgium offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Belgium safe for expats?

Belgium performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Chad?

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 63.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

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

The average high temperature in Brussels is 57°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Brussels receives around 32.3 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

TD BE
Population 17,963,211 11,847,338
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Euro (€)
Languages Arabic, French Dutch, French, German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +235 +32
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112