Moving to Chad from Cyprus

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cyprus to Chad, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Chad compared to Cyprus.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CY
3.9
TD
26.4

Cyprus 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

CY
$4,538
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CY
35.5
TD
0.8

Cyprus 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

CY
16.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CY
5.4t
TD
0.1t

Cyprus 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

CY
38.6
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CY
32.1%
TD
4.3%

Cyprus 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

CY
6.0%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CY
$50,600
TD
$1,800

Cyprus 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

CY
79.7 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CY
8.4
TD
65.5

Cyprus performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: Inland Revenue Department of the Republic of Cyprus, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nicosia Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
80° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nicosia N'djamena
Jan–Mar 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/60°F (29°/15°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/71°F (36°/22°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Nicosia N'djamena
Jan 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cyprus 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.

Cyprus passport

Cyprus passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Required
Cyprus passport holders need a visa to enter Chad.
Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Cyprus

Visa Required
Chad passport holders need a visa to enter Cyprus.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Chad: 0.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Chad offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Chad safe for expats?

Cyprus performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Cyprus?

Cyprus 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 35.5 in Cyprus. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cyprus: 81).

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

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 80°F in Nicosia. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Nicosia gets 13.5 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Cyprus, the official languages are Greek and Turkish.

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At a Glance

CY TD
Population 1,295,102 17,963,211
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Greek, Turkish Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +357 +235
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112