Moving to Chad from Mauritania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mauritania to Chad.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Mauritania 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

MR
9.5
TD
26.4

Mauritania 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

MR
$302
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MR
2.4
TD
0.8

Mauritania 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

MR
62.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MR
1.0t
TD
0.1t

Mauritania 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MR
13.2%
TD
4.3%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MR
10.5%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MR
$6,300
TD
$1,800

Mauritania 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

MR
65.2 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MR
51.0
TD
65.5

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

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mauritania 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.

Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Free
Mauritania passport holders can enter Chad without a visa.
Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Mauritania

Visa Free
Chad passport holders can enter Mauritania without a 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?

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 Mauritania and Chad.

Is Chad safe for expats?

Mauritania performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Mauritania?

Mauritania 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 2.4 in Mauritania. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritania: 40).

What language do they speak in Chad?

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

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At a Glance

MR TD
Population 4,161,925 17,963,211
Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Arabic Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +222 +235
Time zones 1 1