Moving to Cameroon from Chad

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Chad to Cameroon — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Chad to Cameroon.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Chad to Cameroon, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
27,852 ↓ 18% vs 2015

people born in Chad live in Cameroon · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cameroon?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Chad to Cameroon.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
CM
10.6

Cameroon 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
CM
$246
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
CM
1.3

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon 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
CM
101.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
CM
0.4t

Chad performs better than Cameroon across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TD
0.0
CM
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
CM
1.6%

Cameroon 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%
CM
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
CM
$4,800

Cameroon 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
CM
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
CM
48.7

Cameroon 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

Yaounde Rain: 62.2 in/yr (1580 mm)
84° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Yaounde
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 88°/67°F (31°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 84°/68°F (29°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 81°/66°F (27°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 83°/66°F (28°/19°C)
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Month N'djamena Yaounde
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 85°/65°F (29.3°/18.2°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 87°/68°F (30.6°/20.0°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 92°/68°F (33.4°/19.9°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 85°/68°F (29.5°/20.1°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 84°/68°F (28.7°/20.1°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 82°/67°F (27.5°/19.3°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 79°/66°F (26.3°/19.0°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 81°/67°F (27.2°/19.6°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 82°/66°F (27.6°/18.9°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 83°/67°F (28.2°/19.2°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.1°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale Direction de la Meteorologie Nationale

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Cameroon

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

Cameroon passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Free
Cameroon passport holders can enter Chad 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 Cameroon?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cameroon has 2.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Cameroon safe for expats?

Cameroon performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cameroon compared to Chad?

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cameroon, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Cameroon scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

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

The average high temperature in Yaounde is 84°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Yaounde receives around 62.2 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Cameroon?

The official languages in Cameroon are English and French. In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

TD CM
Population 17,963,211 29,321,637
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Arabic, French English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +235 +237
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112