Moving to Chad from Liberia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Liberia 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 Liberia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LR
15.3
TD
26.4

Liberia 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

LR
$233
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LR
1.8
TD
0.8

Liberia 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

LR
60.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LR
0.2t
TD
0.1t

Liberia 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

LR
0.3
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LR
0.3%
TD
4.3%

Liberia 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

LR
2.9%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LR
$1,600
TD
$1,800

Chad performs significantly better than Liberia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

LR
65.5 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LR
44.6
TD
65.5

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Liberia 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.

Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Chad

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

Chad passport holder visiting Liberia

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

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?

Liberia performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Liberia?

Liberia 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 1.8 in Liberia. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Liberia: 45).

What language do they speak in Chad?

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

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At a Glance

LR TD
Population 5,358,483 17,963,211
Currency Liberian Dollar (LRD) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +231 +235
Time zones 1 1