Moving to Chad from France

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from France to Chad — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from France to Chad. Expect a noticeable climate shift — N'djamena averages 87°F vs 60°F in Paris, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from France to Chad, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,216 ↑ 16% vs 2015

people born in France live in Chad · UN DESA

Who's moving to Chad?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How France 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

FR
4.7
TD
26.4

France performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

FR
$6,868
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

FR
33.4
TD
0.8

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

FR
10.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

FR
4.0t
TD
0.1t

France 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

FR
49.4
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

FR
21.6%
TD
4.3%

France 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

FR
7.3%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

FR
$55,200
TD
$1,800

France 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

FR
82.6 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

FR
3.1
TD
65.5

France performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: Direction Générale des Finances Publiques, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Paris Rain: 25.6 in/yr (650 mm)
60° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Paris N'djamena
Jan–Mar 48°/38°F (9°/3°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/58°F (23°/14°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 52°/43°F (11°/6°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Paris N'djamena
Jan 44°/36°F (6.9°/2.5°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 47°/37°F (8.2°/2.8°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 53°/41°F (11.8°/5.1°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 58°/44°F (14.7°/6.8°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 66°/51°F (19.0°/10.5°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 71°/56°F (21.8°/13.3°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 76°/60°F (24.4°/15.5°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 76°/60°F (24.6°/15.4°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 69°/54°F (20.8°/12.5°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 60°/49°F (15.8°/9.2°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 51°/42°F (10.4°/5.3°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 46°/38°F (7.8°/3.6°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

Data: Météo-France Météo-France, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between France 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.

France passport

France passport holder visiting Chad

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

Chad passport holder visiting France

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

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 France and Chad.

Is Chad safe for expats?

France performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to France?

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Chad, compared to 33.4 in France. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (France: 85).

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

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 60°F in Paris. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Paris gets 25.6 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

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

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At a Glance

FR TD
Population 68,305,148 17,963,211
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages French Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +33 +235
Time zones 14 1
Emergency number 112