Moving to Chad from Pakistan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Pakistan 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 Pakistan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PK
11.9
TD
26.4

Pakistan 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

PK
$152
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PK
10.8
TD
0.8

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan 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

PK
105.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PK
0.8t
TD
0.1t

Chad performs significantly better than Pakistan 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

PK
1.3
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PK
162.1%
TD
4.3%

Pakistan 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

PK
5.5%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PK
$5,600
TD
$1,800

Pakistan 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

PK
69.7 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PK
54.0
TD
65.5

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

Data: Federal Board of Revenue, Government of Pakistan, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Islamabad N'djamena
Jan–Mar 69°/44°F (21°/7°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 95°/68°F (35°/20°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/74°F (34°/23°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 78°/48°F (26°/9°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Islamabad N'djamena
Jan 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Pakistan 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.

Pakistan passport

Pakistan passport holder visiting Chad

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

Chad passport holder visiting Pakistan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Chad passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Pakistan.

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?

Pakistan performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Pakistan?

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Chad, compared to 10.8 in Pakistan. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Pakistan: 45).

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

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 84°F in Islamabad. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Islamabad gets 49.1 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Pakistan, the official languages are English and Urdu.

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At a Glance

PK TD
Population 242,923,845 17,963,211
Currency Pakistani Rupee (PKR) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English, Urdu Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +92 +235
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15