Moving to Nepal from Chad

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Chad to Nepal — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Chad to Nepal, and you’d need to navigate life in Nepali. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kathmandu averages 77°F vs 87°F in N'djamena, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Chad and Nepal stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
NP
28.2

Chad performs better than Nepal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TD
$130
NP
$332
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
NP
8.7

Nepal 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
NP
76.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
NP
0.5t

Chad generally does better on environment, though Nepal 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
NP
4.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
NP
8.3%

Nepal 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%
NP
10.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
NP
$4,700

Nepal 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
NP
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
NP
25.1

Nepal performs significantly better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: 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

Kathmandu Rain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Kathmandu
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 69°/40°F (21°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 82°/67°F (28°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 73°/46°F (23°/8°C)
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Month N'djamena Kathmandu
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Nepal

Visa on Arrival
Chad passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal.
Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Required
Nepal 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 Nepal?

With 4.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Nepal can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Chad and Nepal.

Is Nepal safe for expats?

Chad performs better than Nepal across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nepal compared to Chad?

Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nepal, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Nepal scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

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

The average high temperature in Kathmandu is 77°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Kathmandu receives around 56.1 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Nepal?

The official language in Nepal is Nepali. In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

TD NP
Population 17,963,211 30,666,598
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Languages Arabic, French Nepali
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +235 +977
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100