Moving to Chad from Palau

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Palau to Chad, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Palau 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

PW
22.2
TD
26.4

Palau 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

PW
$1,857
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

PW
18.1
TD
0.8

Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chad leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PW
82.8t
TD
0.1t

Chad performs significantly better than Palau across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PW
7.3
TD
0.0
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

PW
83.9%
TD
12.6%

Palau performs better than Chad across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

PW
1.7%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$19,532
TD
$1,022

Palau generally does better on employment & economy, though Chad leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

PW
69.4 yrs
TD
55.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
18.6
TD
56.3

Palau performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Palau 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.

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Chad

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

Chad passport holder visiting Palau

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

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 Palau and Chad.

Is Chad safe for expats?

Palau performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Palau?

Palau 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 18.1 in Palau. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.

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At a Glance

PW TD
Population 17,663 21,003,705
Currency United States Dollar ($) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English, Palauan Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +680 +235
Time zones 1 1