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 46°F in Astana, 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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
40.3
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 United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KZ
14.9
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.1%
TD
4.3%

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
4.8%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
TD
$1,800

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
72.5 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
19.2
TD
65.5

Kazakhstan performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Committee of the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Kazakhstan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana N'djamena
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Astana N'djamena
Jan /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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 40.3 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 46°F in Astana. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 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 19,398,331 17,963,211
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