Moving to Chad from Namibia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Namibia 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Chad compared to Namibia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
TD
26.4

Namibia 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

NA
$1,068
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.4
TD
0.8

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

NA
43.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
TD
0.1t

Namibia 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

NA
3.9
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NA
0.9%
TD
4.3%

Namibia 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

NA
19.4%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$11,500
TD
$1,800

Namibia 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

NA
66.5 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
29.4
TD
65.5

Namibia performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: Inland Revenue Department, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Windhoek Rain: 14.5 in/yr (368 mm)
80° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Windhoek N'djamena
Jan–Mar 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Windhoek N'djamena
Jan 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

Data: Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia 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.

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Chad

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

Chad passport holder visiting Namibia

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

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?

Namibia performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Namibia?

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Chad, compared to 5.4 in Namibia. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).

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

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.

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At a Glance

NA TD
Population 2,727,409 17,963,211
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +264 +235
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111