Moving to Saudi Arabia from Chad

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Chad to Saudi Arabia.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Chad to Saudi Arabia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
SA
18.5

Saudi Arabia 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
SA
$3,475
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
SA
30.8

Saudi Arabia 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
SA
91.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
SA
18.5t

Chad generally does better on environment, though Saudi Arabia 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
SA
37.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
SA
974.2%

Saudi Arabia 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%
SA
4.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
SA
$49,600

Saudi Arabia 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
SA
76.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
SA
12.3

Saudi Arabia 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

Riyadh Rain: 4.4 in/yr (111 mm)
92° / 64°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Riyadh
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 75°/50°F (24°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 101°/72°F (38°/22°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 109°/77°F (43°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 84°/56°F (29°/13°C)
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Month N'djamena Riyadh
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 68°/44°F (20.1°/6.9°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.3°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.2°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 92°/65°F (33.3°/18.4°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 103°/74°F (39.4°/23.4°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 109°/78°F (42.6°/25.3°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 111°/80°F (43.7°/26.4°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.3°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 105°/73°F (40.6°/22.9°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 96°/65°F (35.5°/18.2°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 83°/56°F (28.1°/13.3°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 72°/47°F (22.1°/8.4°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, National Center for Meteorology National Center for Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Saudi Arabia

Visa Required
Chad passport holders need a visa to enter Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia passport

Saudi Arabia passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Required
Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Saudi Arabia has 37.0 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 Saudi Arabia safe for expats?

Saudi Arabia performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Saudi Arabia compared to Chad?

Saudi Arabia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 30.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Saudi Arabia, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Saudi Arabia scores 74 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

What's the weather like in Saudi Arabia compared to Chad?

The average high temperature in Riyadh is 92°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Riyadh receives around 4.4 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Saudi Arabia?

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

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At a Glance

TD SA
Population 17,963,211 35,354,380
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Saudi Riyal (SAR)
Languages Arabic, French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +235 +966
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911