Moving to Chad from Iran

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Iran to Chad, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — N'djamena averages 87°F vs 72°F in Tehran, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Iran to Chad.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IR
20.6
TD
26.4

Iran 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

IR
$1,064
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IR
15.1
TD
0.8

Iran 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

IR
51.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IR
9.1t
TD
0.1t

Iran 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

IR
12.3
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IR
81.3%
TD
4.3%

Iran 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

IR
9.1%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IR
$16,200
TD
$1,800

Iran 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

IR
75.2 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IR
14.8
TD
65.5

Iran 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.

Tehran Rain: 9.1 in/yr (230 mm)
72° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tehran N'djamena
Jan–Mar 52°/35°F (11°/2°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/61°F (28°/16°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/72°F (35°/22°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Tehran N'djamena
Jan 45°/30°F (7.2°/-1.1°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 50°/33°F (9.9°/0.7°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.4°/5.2°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 71°/52°F (21.9°/10.9°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.1°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 93°/70°F (34.1°/20.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 98°/75°F (36.8°/24.0°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 96°/73°F (35.4°/23.0°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 89°/67°F (31.5°/19.2°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 75°/55°F (24.0°/12.9°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 62°/44°F (16.5°/6.7°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 50°/34°F (9.8°/1.3°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 Iran 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.

Iran passport

Iran passport holder visiting Chad

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

Chad passport holder visiting Iran

Visa on Arrival
Chad passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Iran.

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?

Iran performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Iran?

Iran 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 15.1 in Iran. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iran: 74).

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

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 72°F in Tehran. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Tehran gets 9.1 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Iran, the official language is Persian (Farsi).

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At a Glance

IR TD
Population 86,758,304 17,963,211
Currency Iranian Rial (IRR) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Persian (Farsi) Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +98 +235
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 115