Moving to Kazakhstan from Chad

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Chad to Kazakhstan, and you’d need to navigate life in Kazakh and Russian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Astana averages 46°F vs 87°F in N'djamena, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Kazakhstan compared to Chad.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
KZ
12.2

Kazakhstan 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
KZ
$1,460
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
KZ
40.3

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan 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
KZ
68.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
KZ
12.6t

Chad generally does better on environment, though Kazakhstan 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
KZ
14.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
KZ
34.1%

Kazakhstan 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%
KZ
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
KZ
$35,500

Kazakhstan 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
KZ
72.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
KZ
19.2

Kazakhstan 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

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Astana
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 65°/41°F (18°/5°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 74°/50°F (23°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C)
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Month N'djamena Astana
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Chad passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Required
Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Kazakhstan: 14.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Kazakhstan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Kazakhstan safe for expats?

Kazakhstan performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Kazakhstan compared to Chad?

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Kazakhstan, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Kazakhstan scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

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

The average high temperature in Astana is 46°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Astana receives around 12.5 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Kazakhstan?

The official languages in Kazakhstan are Kazakh and Russian. In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

TD KZ
Population 17,963,211 19,398,331
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT)
Languages Arabic, French Kazakh, Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +235 +7
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 112