Moving to Chad from Rwanda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Rwanda to Chad.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Rwanda 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

RW
11.6
TD
26.4

Rwanda 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

RW
$177
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RW
1.2
TD
0.8

Rwanda 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RW
0.2t
TD
0.1t

Rwanda 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

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RW
20.2%
TD
4.3%

Rwanda 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

RW
14.9%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RW
$3,000
TD
$1,800

Rwanda 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

RW
65.8 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RW
26.4
TD
65.5

Rwanda performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: Rwanda Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kigali Rain: 37.4 in/yr (951 mm)
80° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kigali N'djamena
Jan–Mar 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 79°/61°F (26°/16°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/60°F (28°/16°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Kigali N'djamena
Jan 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.6°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 81°/60°F (27.4°/15.8°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 79°/61°F (26.2°/16.1°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.2°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.3°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 81°/59°F (27.1°/15.0°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 82°/61°F (28.0°/16.0°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.2°/16.0°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 81°/61°F (27.2°/15.9°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 79°/60°F (26.1°/15.5°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 80°/60°F (26.4°/15.6°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

Data: Rwanda Meteorology Agency Rwanda Meteorology Agency, Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Rwanda 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.

Rwanda passport

Rwanda passport holder visiting Chad

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

Chad passport holder visiting Rwanda

Visa Free
Chad passport holders can enter Rwanda 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 Rwanda and Chad.

Is Chad safe for expats?

Rwanda performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Rwanda?

Rwanda 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 1.2 in Rwanda. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Rwanda: 49).

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

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 80°F in Kigali. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Kigali gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Rwanda, the official languages are English, French and Kinyarwanda.

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At a Glance

RW TD
Population 13,173,730 17,963,211
Currency Rwandan Franc (RWF) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English, French, Kinyarwanda Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +250 +235
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112