Moving to Chad from Kuwait

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kuwait to Chad.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Kuwait 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

KW
9.2
TD
26.4

Kuwait 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

KW
$2,567
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KW
22.9
TD
0.8

Kuwait 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

KW
45.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KW
23.7t
TD
0.1t

Kuwait 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

KW
1.5
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KW
3850.5%
TD
4.3%

Kuwait 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

KW
2.1%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KW
$50,800
TD
$1,800

Kuwait 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

KW
79.1 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KW
7.4
TD
65.5

Kuwait performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Kuwait, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kuwait City N'djamena
Jan–Mar 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Kuwait City N'djamena
Jan 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

Data: Meteorological Department Meteorological Department, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait 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.

Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Chad

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

Chad passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

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 Kuwait and Chad.

Is Chad safe for expats?

Kuwait performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Kuwait?

Kuwait 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 22.9 in Kuwait. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).

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

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

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

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At a Glance

KW TD
Population 3,068,155 17,963,211
Currency Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Arabic Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +965 +235
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112