Moving to Chad from Lesotho

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Lesotho 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 74°F in Maseru, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Chad compared to Lesotho.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LS
21.6
TD
26.4

Lesotho 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

LS
$386
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LS
1.5
TD
0.8

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lesotho 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

LS
100.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LS
0.4t
TD
0.1t

Chad performs significantly better than Lesotho across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

LS
0.4
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LS
2.6%
TD
4.3%

Lesotho performs better than Chad across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

LS
16.5%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LS
$2,500
TD
$1,800

Lesotho 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

LS
59.6 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LS
48.4
TD
65.5

Lesotho performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

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.

Maseru Rain: 25.3 in/yr (642 mm)
74° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Maseru N'djamena
Jan–Mar 81°/57°F (27°/14°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/39°F (20°/4°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 68°/37°F (20°/3°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/53°F (26°/12°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Maseru N'djamena
Jan 84°/59°F (28.7°/14.8°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 82°/58°F (27.6°/14.6°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 78°/54°F (25.7°/12.5°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 67°/39°F (19.7°/3.7°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 62°/32°F (16.7°/0.2°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 62°/31°F (16.9°/-0.5°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 67°/36°F (19.7°/2.4°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 74°/44°F (23.3°/6.9°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 77°/50°F (24.8°/10.1°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.9°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 82°/56°F (27.9°/13.4°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

Data: Lesotho Meteorological Services Lesotho Meteorological Services, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Lesotho 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.

Lesotho passport

Lesotho passport holder visiting Chad

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

Chad passport holder visiting Lesotho

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

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?

Lesotho performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Lesotho?

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lesotho leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Chad, compared to 1.5 in Lesotho. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lesotho: 53).

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

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 74°F in Maseru. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Maseru gets 25.3 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Lesotho, the official languages are English and Sotho.

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At a Glance

LS TD
Population 2,193,970 17,963,211
Currency Lesotho Loti (LSL) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English, Sotho Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +266 +235
Time zones 1 1