Moving to Indonesia from Chad
What to Expect
Considering a move from Chad to Indonesia? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Chad to Indonesia, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian. 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 Indonesia compared to Chad.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Chad generally does better on environment, though Indonesia leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Indonesia generally does better on infrastructure, though Chad leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Chad leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Indonesia 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | N'djamena | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
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| Month | N'djamena | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) |
| Feb | 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) |
| Mar | 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) |
| Apr | 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) |
| May | 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) |
| Aug | 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
Data:
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie,
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chad and Indonesia. To live, work, or study long-term in Indonesia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Indonesia's immigration authority.
Chad passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Indonesia passport holder visiting Chad
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Indonesia?
Connectivity is usually fine (Indonesia: 4.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Indonesia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Indonesia safe for expats?
Indonesia performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Chad?
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).
What's the weather like in Indonesia compared to Chad?
The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.
