Moving to Chad from Laos

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Laos to Chad, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Chad compared to Laos.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LA
16.4
TD
26.4

Laos 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

LA
$123
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LA
3.3
TD
0.8

Laos performs better than Chad across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

LA
69.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LA
3.4t
TD
0.1t

Laos 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

LA
2.4
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LA
4.8%
TD
4.3%

Laos 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

LA
1.2%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LA
$8,400
TD
$1,800

Laos 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

LA
68.2 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LA
37.8
TD
65.5

Laos generally does better on family life, though Chad leads in education spending.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Vientiane Rain: 65.4 in/yr (1660 mm)
88° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Vientiane N'djamena
Jan–Mar 87°/66°F (31°/19°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/24°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (30°/20°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Vientiane N'djamena
Jan 83°/62°F (28.4°/16.4°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.5°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 91°/71°F (33.0°/21.5°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 94°/75°F (34.3°/23.8°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 91°/76°F (33.0°/24.6°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 89°/77°F (31.9°/24.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 88°/76°F (31.3°/24.7°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 87°/76°F (30.8°/24.6°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 88°/75°F (30.9°/24.1°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.9°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 86°/67°F (29.8°/19.3°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 83°/62°F (28.1°/16.7°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH), Lao PDR, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Laos 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.

Laos passport

Laos passport holder visiting Chad

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

Chad passport holder visiting Laos

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

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?

Laos performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Laos?

Laos performs better than Chad across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Chad, compared to 3.3 in Laos. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Laos: 52).

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

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 88°F in Vientiane. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Vientiane gets 65.4 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

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

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At a Glance

LA TD
Population 7,749,595 17,963,211
Currency Laotian Kip (LAK) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Lao Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +856 +235
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 191