Moving to Chad from Colorado

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Colorado to Chad, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — N'djamena averages 87°F vs 65°F in Denver, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Chad compared to Colorado.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

CO
26.3%
TD
6.1%

Chad performs significantly better than Colorado across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

CO
92.9%
TD
18.0%

Colorado performs better than Chad across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CO
3.6%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

CO
$74,650
TD
$1,800

Colorado generally does better on employment & economy, though Chad leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

CO
78.3 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs

Colorado performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Denver Rain: 14.3 in/yr (363 mm)
65° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

N'djamena Rain: 20.1 in/yr (510 mm)
87° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Denver N'djamena
Jan–Mar 48°/21°F (9°/-6°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/43°F (22°/6°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/55°F (29°/13°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/26°F (12°/-3°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Denver N'djamena
Jan 44°/17°F (6.7°/-8.1°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 46°/19°F (7.9°/-7.3°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 54°/26°F (12.4°/-3.1°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 62°/33°F (16.4°/0.7°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 71°/43°F (21.9°/5.9°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 82°/52°F (28.0°/11.3°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 89°/59°F (31.9°/14.9°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 87°/58°F (30.7°/14.4°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 78°/48°F (25.8°/9.1°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 65°/37°F (18.5°/2.6°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 52°/24°F (11.2°/-4.2°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 43°/17°F (6.0°/-8.3°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Chad

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

Chad passport holder visiting United States

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Chad?

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

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Colorado?

Chad performs significantly better than Colorado across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 65°F in Denver. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Denver gets 14.3 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

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

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At a Glance

TD
Population 5,029,196 17,963,211
Currency United States Dollar ($) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +235
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911