Moving to Chad from Cote d'Ivoire

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cote d'Ivoire to Chad — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Cote d'Ivoire to Chad.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Cote d'Ivoire and Chad 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

CI
20.6
TD
26.4

Cote d'Ivoire performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CI
$249
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.8
TD
0.8

Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
86.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
TD
0.1t

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on environment, though Chad leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CI
1.4
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CI
5.1%
TD
4.3%

Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
2.4%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$7,000
TD
$1,800

Cote d'Ivoire 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

CI
62.3 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
55.7
TD
65.5

Cote d'Ivoire performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Yamoussoukro Rain: 65.0 in/yr (1652 mm)
94° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yamoussoukro N'djamena
Jan–Mar 99°/63°F (37°/17°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/20°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/19°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/67°F (34°/20°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Yamoussoukro N'djamena
Jan 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cote d'Ivoire 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.

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Free
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders can enter Chad without a visa.
Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Free
Chad passport holders can enter Cote d'Ivoire without a visa.

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?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Chad can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Cote d'Ivoire and Chad.

Is Chad safe for expats?

Cote d'Ivoire performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Chad, compared to 1.8 in Cote d'Ivoire. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

What's the weather like in Chad compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 94°F in Yamoussoukro. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Yamoussoukro gets 65.0 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Cote d'Ivoire, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

CI TD
Population 28,713,423 17,963,211
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages French Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +225 +235
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110