Moving to Pakistan from Chad

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Chad to Pakistan, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Urdu. 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 Pakistan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
PK
11.9

Pakistan 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
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
PK
10.8

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan 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
PK
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
PK
0.8t

Chad performs better than Pakistan 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
PK
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
PK
162.1%

Pakistan 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%
PK
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
PK
$5,600

Pakistan 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
PK
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
PK
54.0

Pakistan generally does better on family life, though Chad leads in education spending.

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

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Islamabad
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 69°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 95°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 94°/74°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 78°/48°F (26°/9°C)
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Month N'djamena Islamabad
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

Pakistan passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Required
Pakistan 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 Pakistan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Pakistan has 1.3 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 Pakistan safe for expats?

Pakistan performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Chad?

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

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

The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

TD PK
Population 17,963,211 242,923,845
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Languages Arabic, French English, Urdu
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +235 +92
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15