Moving to Dominican Republic from Chad

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Chad to Dominican Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Chad to Dominican Republic.

Living there in 2020
3

people born in Chad live in Dominican Republic · UN DESA

Who's moving to Dominican Republic?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Dominican Republic compared to Chad.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
DO
27.4

Chad performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TD
$130
DO
$1,169
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
DO
22.3

Dominican Republic 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
DO
27.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
DO
3.0t

Chad generally does better on environment, though Dominican Republic 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
DO
10.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
DO
39.5%

Dominican Republic 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%
DO
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
DO
$23,100

Dominican Republic 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
DO
72.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
DO
21.2

Dominican Republic 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

Santo Domingo Rain: 57.0 in/yr (1447 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Santo Domingo
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 85°/67°F (29°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 87°/72°F (30°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 89°/73°F (31°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 87°/71°F (30°/21°C)
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Month N'djamena Santo Domingo
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.6°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 85°/67°F (29.2°/19.7°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 85°/68°F (29.6°/20.2°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 86°/70°F (30.2°/21.1°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 87°/72°F (30.4°/22.2°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/22.8°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 89°/73°F (31.5°/22.7°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 89°/73°F (31.4°/22.7°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.3°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 87°/71°F (30.6°/21.4°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 85°/69°F (29.6°/20.3°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá Oficina Nacional de Meteorologiá

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Dominican Republic

Visa Required
Chad passport holders need a visa to enter Dominican Republic.
Dominican Republic passport

Dominican Republic passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Required
Dominican Republic 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 Dominican Republic?

Connectivity is usually fine (Dominican Republic: 10.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Dominican Republic offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Dominican Republic safe for expats?

Chad performs better than Dominican Republic across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Dominican Republic compared to Chad?

Dominican Republic generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominican Republic, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Dominican Republic scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

What's the weather like in Dominican Republic compared to Chad?

The average high temperature in Santo Domingo is 87°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Santo Domingo receives around 57.0 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Dominican Republic?

The official language in Dominican Republic is Spanish. In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

TD DO
Population 17,963,211 10,694,700
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Dominican Peso (DOP)
Languages Arabic, French Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +235 +1
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911