Moving to Chad from Tunisia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tunisia to Chad. Expect a noticeable climate shift — N'djamena averages 87°F vs 74°F in Tunis, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Chad compared to Tunisia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
TD
26.4

Tunisia performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TN
$1,112
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
TD
0.8

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TN
55.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
TD
0.1t

Tunisia generally does better on environment, though Chad leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TN
13.7
TD
0.0
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
TD
4.3%

Tunisia generally does better on infrastructure, though Chad leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
TD
$1,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TN
76.8 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
TD
65.5

Tunisia performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

TunisRain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74°/56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsTunisN'djamena
Jan–Mar62°/46°F (17°/8°C)87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun77°/57°F (25°/14°C)93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep89°/68°F (32°/20°C)83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec69°/53°F (21°/12°C)85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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MonthTunisN'djamena
Jan60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°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 Tunisia 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.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Chad

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

Chad passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

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?

Tunisia performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Tunisia?

Tunisia 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 12.9 in Tunisia. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN TD
Population11,896,97217,963,211
CurrencyTunisian Dinar (TND)CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
LanguagesArabicArabic, French
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+216+235
Time zones11
Emergency number197