Moving to Chad from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Chad, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — N'djamena averages 87°F vs 58°F in Almaty, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Kazakhstan 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

KZ
12.2
TD
26.4

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
$1,460
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
37.5
TD
0.8

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan 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

KZ
68.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
TD
0.1t

Kazakhstan generally does better on environment, though Chad leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KZ
15.3
TD
0.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.6%
TD
4.3%

Kazakhstan generally does better on infrastructure, though Chad leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

KZ
4.8%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$14,692
TD
$1,022

Kazakhstan generally does better on employment & economy, though Chad leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

KZ
74.5 yrs
TD
55.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
7.4
TD
56.3

Kazakhstan performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2018–2021), Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan (2016), General Inspectorate of Finance (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Chad vs Kazakhstan

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Almaty Rain: 25.2 in/yr (641 mm)
58° / 39°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Almaty N'djamena
Jan–Mar 36°/18°F (2°/-8°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/51°F (22°/11°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/59°F (27°/15°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 46°/27°F (8°/-3°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Almaty N'djamena
Jan 30°/12°F (-1.3°/-11.1°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 32°/15°F (0.2°/-9.5°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 45°/28°F (7.1°/-2.4°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 62°/42°F (16.5°/5.6°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 71°/52°F (21.7°/10.9°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 85°/64°F (29.7°/17.6°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 84°/61°F (28.8°/16.3°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 74°/52°F (23.4°/11.0°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 61°/40°F (15.9°/4.6°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 43°/26°F (6.2°/-3.3°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 33°/16°F (0.4°/-8.8°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Can you move from Kazakhstan to Chad?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Chad

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

Chad passport holder visiting Kazakhstan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Chad passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Kazakhstan.

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 Kazakhstan and Chad.

Is Chad safe for expats?

Kazakhstan performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Kazakhstan?

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Chad, compared to 37.5 in Kazakhstan. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 58°F in Almaty. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Almaty gets 25.2 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ TD
Population 20,843,754 21,003,705
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Kazakh, Russian Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +235
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112 —