Moving to Chad from Malawi
What to Expect
Considering a move from Malawi to Chad? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Malawi 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 75°F in Lilongwe, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Chad compared to Malawi.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Malawi performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Malawi generally does better on environment, though Chad leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Malawi generally does better on infrastructure, though Chad leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Chad generally does better on employment & economy, though Malawi leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Malawi performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.
Data: Malawi Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Lilongwe | N'djamena |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 78°/61°F (25°/16°C) | 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) | 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/45°F (22°/7°C) | 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 80°/57°F (27°/14°C) | 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) |
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| Month | Lilongwe | N'djamena |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.1°C) | 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) |
| Feb | 78°/62°F (25.6°/16.5°C) | 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) |
| Mar | 77°/61°F (24.8°/16.0°C) | 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) |
| Apr | 74°/59°F (23.5°/14.9°C) | 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) |
| May | 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.6°C) | 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) |
| Jun | 69°/46°F (20.4°/7.9°C) | 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) |
| Jul | 69°/44°F (20.3°/6.5°C) | 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) |
| Aug | 71°/44°F (21.9°/6.6°C) | 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) |
| Sep | 77°/48°F (25.1°/8.7°C) | 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) |
| Oct | 81°/53°F (27.2°/11.7°C) | 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) |
| Nov | 81°/58°F (27.2°/14.2°C) | 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) |
| Dec | 79°/61°F (26.1°/15.9°C) | 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) |
Data:
Department of Climate Change and Meteorological Services,
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Malawi 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.
Malawi passport holder visiting Chad
Visa Required
Chad passport holder visiting Malawi
Visa Online (e-Visa)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?
Malawi performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Chad compared to Malawi?
Malawi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Chad, compared to 0.5 in Malawi. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Malawi: 48).
What's the weather like in Chad compared to Malawi?
The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 75°F in Lilongwe. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Lilongwe gets 50.7 in.
What language do they speak in Chad?
The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Malawi, the official languages are Chewa and English.
