Moving to Oman from Chad

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Chad to Oman.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Chad and Oman 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
OM
11.0

Oman 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
OM
$1,444
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
OM
20.6

Oman 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
OM
104.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
OM
18.7t

Chad performs better than Oman across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TD
0.0
OM
10.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
OM
116.7%

Oman 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%
OM
1.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
OM
$40,000

Oman 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
OM
76.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
OM
14.4

Oman 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

Muscat Rain: 3.5 in/yr (90 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Muscat
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 81°/65°F (27°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 100°/82°F (38°/28°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 97°/83°F (36°/28°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 87°/70°F (31°/21°C)
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Month N'djamena Muscat
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Oman

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

Oman passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Required
Oman 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 Oman?

With 10.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Oman 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 Oman.

Is Oman safe for expats?

Oman performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Oman compared to Chad?

Oman generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 20.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Oman, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Oman scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

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

The average high temperature in Muscat is 91°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Muscat receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Oman?

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

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At a Glance

TD OM
Population 17,963,211 3,764,348
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Omani Rial (OMR)
Languages Arabic, French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +235 +968
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999