Moving to Chad from Swaziland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Swaziland 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — N'djamena averages 87°F vs 72°F in Lobamba, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Swaziland 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

SZ
24.7
TD
26.4

Swaziland 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

SZ
$922
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
15.9
TD
0.8

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland 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

SZ
66.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
TD
0.1t

Swaziland 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

SZ
2.3
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
TD
4.3%

Swaziland 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

SZ
37.6%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$10,600
TD
$1,800

Swaziland 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

SZ
59.7 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
39.6
TD
65.5

Swaziland performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lobamba Rain: 56.8 in/yr (1442 mm)
72° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba N'djamena
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Lobamba N'djamena
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland 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.

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Chad

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

Chad passport holder visiting Swaziland

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

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 Swaziland and Chad.

Is Chad safe for expats?

Swaziland performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Swaziland?

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Swaziland leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 0.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Chad, compared to 15.9 in Swaziland. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Swaziland, the official languages are English and Swazi.

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At a Glance

SZ TD
Population 1,121,761 17,963,211
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages English, Swazi Arabic, French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +235
Time zones 1 1