Moving to Chad from Turkmenistan

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Turkmenistan to Chad — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Turkmenistan to Chad, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — N'djamena averages 87°F vs 74°F in Ashgabat, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Turkmenistan to Chad.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TM
8.0
TD
26.4

Turkmenistan 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

TM
$1,264
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TM
21.4
TD
0.8

Turkmenistan 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

TM
87.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TM
10.9t
TD
0.1t

Turkmenistan 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

TM
5.9
TD
0.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TM
135.2%
TD
4.3%

Turkmenistan 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

TM
4.1%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TM
$14,700
TD
$1,800

Turkmenistan 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

TM
71.8 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TM
37.6
TD
65.5

Turkmenistan performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ashgabat Rain: 8.9 in/yr (227 mm)
74° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ashgabat N'djamena
Jan–Mar 51°/34°F (11°/1°C) 87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 86°/61°F (30°/16°C) 93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 96°/68°F (35°/20°C) 83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/40°F (17°/5°C) 85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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Month Ashgabat N'djamena
Jan 45°/29°F (7.4°/-1.6°C) 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb 49°/32°F (9.6°/-0.2°C) 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar 60°/41°F (15.6°/4.9°C) 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr 75°/52°F (24.1°/11.1°C) 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May 86°/61°F (30.0°/16.2°C) 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun 96°/69°F (35.7°/20.7°C) 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul 101°/74°F (38.2°/23.1°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug 98°/69°F (36.6°/20.5°C) 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep 89°/60°F (31.5°/15.4°C) 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct 74°/48°F (23.2°/9.1°C) 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov 62°/40°F (16.6°/4.6°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.7°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 Turkmenistan 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.

Turkmenistan passport

Turkmenistan passport holder visiting Chad

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

Chad passport holder visiting Turkmenistan

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Chad has 0.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Chad safe for expats?

Turkmenistan performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to Turkmenistan?

Turkmenistan 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 21.4 in Turkmenistan. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkmenistan: 75).

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

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 74°F in Ashgabat. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Ashgabat gets 8.9 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In Turkmenistan, the official languages are Russian and Turkmen.

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At a Glance

TM TD
Population 5,636,011 17,963,211
Currency Turkmenistani Manat (TMT) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages Russian, Turkmen Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +993 +235
Time zones 1 1