Moving to Chad from Ireland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ireland 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — N'djamena averages 87°F vs 56°F in Dublin, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Chad compared to Ireland.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IE
2.8
TD
26.4

Ireland 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

IE
$8,772
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IE
40.6
TD
0.8

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland 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

IE
13.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IE
6.0t
TD
0.1t

Ireland 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

IE
32.1
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IE
22.2%
TD
4.3%

Ireland 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

IE
4.3%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IE
$115,600
TD
$1,800

Ireland 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

IE
81.7 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IE
3.5
TD
65.5

Ireland performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: The Office of the Revenue Commissioners, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dublin Rain: 29.8 in/yr (758 mm)
56° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dublin N'djamena
Jan–Mar 49°/37°F (10°/3°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 59°/44°F (15°/7°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 66°/52°F (19°/11°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/41°F (11°/5°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
View all months
Month Dublin N'djamena
Jan 47°/36°F (8.1°/2.4°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 47°/36°F (8.3°/2.3°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 54°/38°F (12.1°/3.4°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 54°/40°F (12.1°/4.6°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 59°/44°F (14.8°/6.9°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 64°/49°F (17.6°/9.6°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 67°/53°F (19.5°/11.7°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 67°/53°F (19.2°/11.5°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 63°/50°F (17.0°/9.8°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 56°/45°F (13.6°/7.3°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 51°/40°F (10.3°/4.5°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 47°/37°F (8.3°/2.8°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

Data: Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service Met Éireann, The Irish Meteorological Service, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ireland 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.

Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Chad

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

Chad passport holder visiting Ireland

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

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?

Ireland performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Ireland?

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ireland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Chad, compared to 40.6 in Ireland. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ireland: 83).

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

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 56°F in Dublin. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Dublin gets 29.8 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.

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At a Glance

IE TD
Population 5,275,004 17,963,211
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English, Irish Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +353 +235
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112