Moving to Chad from El Salvador

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from El Salvador to Chad.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SV
21.5
TD
26.4

El Salvador 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

SV
$1,176
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SV
15.5
TD
0.8

El Salvador 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

SV
31.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SV
1.5t
TD
0.1t

El Salvador 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

SV
10.6
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SV
13.2%
TD
4.3%

El Salvador 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

SV
2.8%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SV
$11,300
TD
$1,800

El Salvador 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

SV
75.4 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SV
12.1
TD
65.5

El Salvador performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months San Salvador N'djamena
Jan–Mar 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/68°F (31°/20°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/67°F (30°/20°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month San Salvador N'djamena
Jan 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

Data: Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between El Salvador 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.

El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Required
El Salvador passport holders need a visa to enter Chad.
Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting El Salvador

Visa Required
Chad passport holders need a visa to enter El Salvador.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Chad has 0.0 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 Chad safe for expats?

El Salvador performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to El Salvador?

El Salvador 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 15.5 in El Salvador. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (El Salvador: 78).

What's the weather like in Chad compared to El Salvador?

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 87°F in San Salvador. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while San Salvador gets 70.0 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In El Salvador, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

SV TD
Population 6,568,745 17,963,211
Currency Salvadoran Colón (SVC) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Spanish Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +503 +235
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911