Moving to Tennessee from Chad

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Chad to Tennessee? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Chad to Tennessee, and you’d need to navigate life in English. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Nashville averages 70°F vs 87°F in N'djamena, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Chad to Tennessee.

Moved in 2023
210 ↑ 35% vs 2022

people moved from Chad to United States · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to United States?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Tennessee compared to Chad.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate The World Factbook, 2022

share of adults with obesity

TD
6.1%
TN
37.9%

Chad performs better than Tennessee across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access The World Factbook, 2023

share of households with internet

TD
18.0%
TN
87.6%

Tennessee performs significantly better than Chad across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TD
1.1%
TN
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
TN
$60,177

Tennessee 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
TN
73.8 yrs

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

Data: The World Factbook

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

Nashville Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1200 mm)
70° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Nashville
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 53°/33°F (12°/1°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 78°/56°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 87°/66°F (30°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 60°/40°F (16°/4°C)
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Month N'djamena Nashville
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 47°/28°F (8.3°/-2.0°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 52°/32°F (11.0°/-0.2°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 61°/39°F (16.1°/3.9°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.6°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 86°/65°F (30.0°/18.6°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 82°/61°F (28.0°/15.9°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.4°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 60°/39°F (15.7°/4.1°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.4°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Chad passport holders need a visa to enter United States.
United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Required
United States 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 Tennessee?

From major Tennessee cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Chad and Tennessee are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Tennessee compared to Chad?

Chad performs better than Tennessee across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Nashville is 70°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Nashville receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Tennessee?

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

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At a Glance

TD
Population 17,963,211 6,346,105
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) United States Dollar ($)
Languages Arabic, French English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +235 +1
Time zones 1 11
Emergency number 911