Moving to Chad from United Arab Emirates

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from United Arab Emirates to Chad.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How United Arab Emirates and Chad stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AE
5.9
TD
26.4

United Arab Emirates performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AE
$3,727
TD
$130
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AE
29.1
TD
0.8

United Arab Emirates 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

AE
70.0
TD
95.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AE
18.3t
TD
0.1t

United Arab Emirates 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

AE
40.0
TD
0.0
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AE
1533.3%
TD
4.3%

United Arab Emirates 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

AE
2.7%
TD
1.1%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AE
$75,600
TD
$1,800

United Arab Emirates 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

AE
79.6 yrs
TD
59.1 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AE
5.1
TD
65.5

United Arab Emirates performs better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Abu DhabiRain: 3.5 in/yr (89 mm)
93°/68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsAbu DhabiN'djamena
Jan–Mar78°/56°F (26°/14°C)87°/63°F (30°/17°C)
Apr–Jun99°/72°F (37°/22°C)93°/77°F (34°/25°C)
Jul–Sep106°/81°F (41°/27°C)83°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Oct–Dec87°/64°F (31°/18°C)85°/65°F (29°/18°C)
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MonthAbu DhabiN'djamena
Jan75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C)82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C)
Feb76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C)86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C)
Mar83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C)92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C)
Apr92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C)95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C)
May101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C)94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C)
Jun103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C)90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C)
Jul108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C)84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C)
Aug107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C)81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C)
Sep104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C)84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C)
Oct96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C)87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C)
Nov87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C)87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C)
Dec78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°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 United Arab Emirates 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.

United Arab Emirates passport

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Free
United Arab Emirates passport holders can enter Chad without a visa.
Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Chad passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to United Arab Emirates.

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 United Arab Emirates and Chad.

Is Chad safe for expats?

United Arab Emirates performs better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Chad compared to United Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates 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 29.1 in United Arab Emirates. Chad scores 29 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Arab Emirates: 82).

What's the weather like in Chad compared to United Arab Emirates?

The average high temperature in N'djamena is 87°F, compared to 93°F in Abu Dhabi. N'djamena receives around 20.1 in of rainfall per year, while Abu Dhabi gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Chad?

The official languages in Chad are Arabic and French. In United Arab Emirates, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

AE TD
Population9,915,80317,963,211
CurrencyUnited Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
LanguagesArabicArabic, French
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+971+235
Time zones11
Emergency number999