Moving to Chad from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Madagascar to Chad. Expect a noticeable climate shift — N'djamena averages 87°F vs 76°F in Antananarivo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
TD
26.4

Madagascar 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

MG
$63
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.7
TD
0.8

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MG
58.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
TD
0.1t

Madagascar generally does better on environment, though Chad leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MG
0.1
TD
0.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
TD
4.3%

Madagascar generally does better on infrastructure, though Chad leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MG
3.0%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$599
TD
$1,022

Chad generally does better on employment & economy, though Madagascar leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MG
63.8 yrs
TD
55.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
43.0
TD
56.3

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

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), General Direction of Taxes (2016), General Inspectorate of Finance (2016), The World Factbook (2021). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Antananarivo Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1198 mm)
76° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo N'djamena
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Antananarivo N'djamena
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Madagascar 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.

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Chad

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

Chad passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

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?

With 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Chad can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Madagascar and Chad.

Is Chad safe for expats?

Madagascar performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Madagascar?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in suicide rate. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Chad, compared to 1.7 in Madagascar. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG TD
Population 32,740,678 21,003,705
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages French, Malagasy Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +235
Time zones 1 1