Moving to Chad from Macau

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Macau 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 77°F in Macao, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Chad compared to Macau.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MO
2.5t
TD
0.1t

Chad performs significantly better than Macau 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

MO
30.0
TD
0.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MO
88.0%
TD
18.0%

Macau 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

MO
2.2%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MO
$102,000
TD
$1,800

Macau 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

MO
85.0 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MO
4.6
TD
65.5

Macau performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: Secretariat for Economy and Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Macao Rain: 83.6 in/yr (2123 mm)
77° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Macao N'djamena
Jan–Mar 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Macao N'djamena
Jan 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

Data: Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Macau 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.

Macau passport

Macau passport holder visiting Chad

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

Chad passport holder visiting Macau

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

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?

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

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 77°F in Macao. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Macao gets 83.6 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Macau, the official languages are Chinese and Portuguese.

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At a Glance

MO TD
Population 635,293 17,963,211
Currency Macanese Pataca (MOP) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Chinese, Portuguese Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +853 +235
Time zones 1 1