Moving to Chad from Guyana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guyana 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 Guyana.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
TD
26.4

Guyana 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

GY
$1,331
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GY
14.0
TD
0.8

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana 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

GY
52.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
TD
0.1t

Guyana 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

GY
13.1
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
TD
4.3%

Guyana performs better than Chad across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GY
12.4%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
TD
$1,800

Guyana 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

GY
71.9 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
22.1
TD
65.5

Guyana 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.

Georgetown Rain: 89.1 in/yr (2263 mm)
87° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Georgetown N'djamena
Jan–Mar 84°/75°F (29°/24°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/76°F (30°/24°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Georgetown N'djamena
Jan 84°/74°F (28.7°/23.2°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 84°/75°F (28.9°/24.1°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 85°/76°F (29.6°/24.2°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 85°/76°F (29.5°/24.4°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 103°/76°F (39.4°/24.2°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 85°/75°F (29.2°/23.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 85°/74°F (29.6°/23.5°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.8°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.2°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 87°/76°F (30.7°/24.4°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.2°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.4°/23.7°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

Data: Hydrometeorological Service Hydrometeorological Service, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Guyana 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.

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Chad

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

Chad passport holder visiting Guyana

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

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?

Guyana performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Guyana?

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Guyana leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Chad, compared to 14.0 in Guyana. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

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

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 87°F in Georgetown. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Georgetown gets 89.1 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

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

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At a Glance

GY TD
Population 789,683 17,963,211
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +592 +235
Time zones 1 1