Moving to India from Chad

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
IN
15.4

India 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
IN
$346
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
IN
7.3

India 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
IN
83.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
IN
2.2t

Chad generally does better on environment, though India 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
IN
2.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
IN
66.5%

India 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%
IN
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
IN
$9,200

India 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
IN
67.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
IN
30.3

India 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

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Delhi
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 76°/52°F (25°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 101°/78°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 93°/79°F (34°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 82°/56°F (28°/14°C)
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Month N'djamena Delhi
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting India

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

India passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Required
India 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 India?

Internet is rarely the blocker — India has 2.4 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 India safe for expats?

India performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in India compared to Chad?

India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.3 doctors per 10,000 people in India, compared to 0.8 in Chad. India scores 63 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

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

The average high temperature in Delhi is 88°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Delhi receives around 28.2 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in India?

The official languages in India are English, Hindi and Tamil. In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

TD IN
Population 17,963,211 1,389,637,446
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Indian Rupee (₹)
Languages Arabic, French English, Hindi, Tamil
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +235 +91
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112