Moving to Chad from Louisiana

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Louisiana and Chad stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

LA
40.6%
TD
6.1%

Chad performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

LA
84.9%
TD
18.0%

Louisiana performs better than Chad across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

LA
3.9%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

LA
$55,662
TD
$1,800

Louisiana generally does better on employment & economy, though Chad leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

LA
73.1 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs

Louisiana performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Baton Rouge Rain: 60.6 in/yr (1540 mm)
79° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Baton Rouge N'djamena
Jan–Mar 67°/45°F (19°/7°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/64°F (30°/18°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Baton Rouge N'djamena
Jan 62°/41°F (16.8°/5.1°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 66°/44°F (18.7°/6.9°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 73°/50°F (22.6°/10.2°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 79°/57°F (26.3°/13.8°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 86°/65°F (30.1°/18.4°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 91°/71°F (32.7°/21.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 92°/74°F (33.4°/23.2°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 92°/73°F (33.6°/23.0°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 89°/69°F (31.5°/20.3°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 81°/58°F (27.1°/14.4°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 64°/43°F (17.8°/5.9°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Required
United States passport holders need a visa to enter Chad.
Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Chad passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Working remotely from Chad's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Louisiana and Chad.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Louisiana?

Chad performs significantly better than Louisiana across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 79°F in Baton Rouge. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Baton Rouge gets 60.6 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

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

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At a Glance

TD
Population 4,533,372 17,963,211
Currency United States Dollar ($) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +235
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911