Moving to Qatar from Chad

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Chad to Qatar.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Chad to Qatar, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
520 ↑ 2% vs 2015

people born in Chad live in Qatar · UN DESA

Who's moving to Qatar?

Top countries of origin for Qatar's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Chad and Qatar 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
QA
7.3

Qatar 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
QA
$2,901
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
QA
25.0

Qatar 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
QA
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
QA
47.3t

Chad generally does better on environment, though Qatar 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
QA
13.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
QA
431.0%

Qatar 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%
QA
0.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
QA
$96,600

Qatar performs significantly better than Chad across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TD
59.1 yrs
QA
79.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
QA
6.6

Qatar 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

Doha Rain: 3.0 in/yr (75 mm)
91° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Doha
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 75°/58°F (24°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 99°/76°F (37°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 104°/83°F (40°/28°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 85°/67°F (30°/19°C)
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Month N'djamena Doha
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 71°/55°F (21.7°/12.8°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 73°/57°F (23.0°/13.7°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.7°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 89°/69°F (31.9°/20.6°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 101°/77°F (38.2°/25.0°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 106°/82°F (41.2°/27.7°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 107°/84°F (41.5°/29.1°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 105°/84°F (40.7°/28.9°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 101°/80°F (38.6°/26.5°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 95°/74°F (35.2°/23.4°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.5°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 75°/59°F (24.1°/15.0°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Qatar Meteorology Department Qatar Meteorology Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Qatar

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

Qatar passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Required
Qatar 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 Qatar?

With 13.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Qatar 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 Qatar.

Is Qatar safe for expats?

Qatar performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Qatar compared to Chad?

Qatar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Qatar, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Qatar scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

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

The average high temperature in Doha is 91°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Doha receives around 3.0 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Qatar?

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

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At a Glance

TD QA
Population 17,963,211 2,508,182
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Qatari Rial (QAR)
Languages Arabic, French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +235 +974
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999